slugging (down)

verb

present participle of slug (down)
as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form slugging down endless bottles of water in the intense heat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slugging (down)
  1. sipping
  2. drinking
  3. gulping
  4. knocking back
Verb
  • During my stay some visitors curled up on the couches against the evening desert chill, sipping hot drinks spiked with Amarula, a South African liqueur, surrounded by flickering candles.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Barrington and Henrot soon joined a crowd snacking on salmon blini and caviar and sipping endless flutes of Champagne.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of sipping
Verb
  • But there’s a difference between drinking before entering the ring once and corrupting bullfighting for years.
    — Stephen Bates, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Pearce has stopped drinking alcohol and has turned her experience into an effort to support other breast cancer survivors.
    — Melissa May, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of drinking
Verb
  • Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
    — Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Definition of gulping
Verb
  • The answers are in line with the opinion of experts, including the caveats, knocking back Kennedy’s suggestion that AI would immediately play into his dangerous views.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
  • For more than three decades now, the cafe has welcomed LGBTQ+ locals, travelers, and anyone else looking for a warm, welcoming place to have a rollicking good time, whether that means cheering on their favorite drag queen or knocking back drinks with a hot date.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026
Definition of knocking back
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