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
In this short 4-minute video from CoComelon, baby JJ does a number of things that may hurt or annoy someone near him, including sitting on his sister’s painting and slurping loudly on his juice.
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The approach yields a hearty, savory bowl of ramen with an ultra slurp-able meal that left this diner almost too ready for a nap afterward.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
One was eating sour cream and shredded cheddar for breakfast until a dog slurped it off her plate.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The star of the show is the yuzu shio ramen—clear, citrusy broth paired with springy housemade noodles that are made for slurping.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
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Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The approach yields a hearty, savory bowl of ramen with an ultra slurp-able meal that left this diner almost too ready for a nap afterward.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
One was eating sour cream and shredded cheddar for breakfast until a dog slurped it off her plate.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The star of the show is the yuzu shio ramen—clear, citrusy broth paired with springy housemade noodles that are made for slurping.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slurp
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With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many people looking for natural remedies to support digestion have adopted the habit as a morning ritual—but is this the best time to sip hot water?—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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Easy to say, hard to do when money is tight, but these companies gulp hard and do it.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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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,
20 Feb. 2026
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Adjacent to the lobby is Zaytinya, a Mediterranean restaurant by José Andrés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Slurp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurp. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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