as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
the child slurped the milk from his bowl when he had eaten all the cereal
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Recent Examples of slurp
Instead of nibbling on grass like a typical gosling, this one eagerly slurps down worms offered by its crane parents.
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Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Quirky skeleton figurines in everyday (and afterlife) scenarios—playing pickleball, slurping ramen, or sipping potions mid-scroll.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
As these gases make their way to the surface, trees slurp up the carbon dioxide and their leaves become lush and greener than before.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
Like everyone else, the dog starts out in black and white, only for his slurping tongue to gain some Technicolor.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Anne Readel, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Quirky skeleton figurines in everyday (and afterlife) scenarios—playing pickleball, slurping ramen, or sipping potions mid-scroll.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
As these gases make their way to the surface, trees slurp up the carbon dioxide and their leaves become lush and greener than before.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025
Like everyone else, the dog starts out in black and white, only for his slurping tongue to gain some Technicolor.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Start with an aperitif like a Ligurian Negroni infused with Côte d’Azur Cap Gin, best sipped alongside cheesy focaccia with pesto, before sampling the signature pesto plate with trofie pasta — which is even more indulgent when topped with Sicilian gamberi (shrimp) tartare.—
Lane Nieset,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Enjoy the refreshing meal people-watching on the shaded outdoor terrace while sipping a pisco sour.—
Pervaiz Shallwani,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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Edmonton lineup changes The list of Oilers who could gulp pregame hot dogs Thursday now includes defenseman John Klingberg, a game worst minus three in Game 3 after being one of five Oilers who were minus one in Game 2.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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This is more likely to happen if you're not used to high-fiber meals or don't drink enough water.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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The technical execution is solid, the flavor profile is compelling, and the structure suggests this will drink well for the next year or two.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Slurp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurp. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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