as in sipped
to swallow in liquid form
slugging down endless bottles of water in the intense heat
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Related Stories As the trio dined and sipped their martinis, it was agreed that with all the darkness and division in the country and around the world, this year’s EMA Awards should embrace pop culture and focus on fun.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
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A lot of folks have sipped on vinegars for health their benefits for years, decades even—unfiltered versions can have healthy bacteria that are good for your gut—but some people just like vinegar-forward flavors in their salad dressings, drinks, condiments, and more.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Over time, scientists tracked what the participants drank and also assessed their liver health.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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One case study detailed a man who drank 8 11-ounce servings of coconut water during the day.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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So the 46,000 at the Stadium of Light gulped again.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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For example, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson knocked back one when his calves started cramping at the end of a Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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After 400 that pinnacle drop is the only thing to level you up, and after six months, everyone is getting knocked back down to 200 to do it all over again.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Slugged (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slugged%20%28down%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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