as in sipping
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 slurping
At each place setting, offer chopsticks and a fork, plus an Asian soup spoon for slurping the broth.
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Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
As soon as our interview ended, the seven idols disappeared to change outfits for an evening rehearsal, and returned minutes later, slurping down steaming cups of ramyeon.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Whether wandering through thrift stores like Spinster Abbotts, attending a porch concert, or slurping oysters at Boat Drinks, residents live where the past meets the present.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Come winter, locals flock into spots like Casamento’s, exchanging laughs and slurping dozens of oysters.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Feb. 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
Federico Luppi slurping up blood in Cronos?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
If slurping the bivalves at restaurants isn’t enough, there are oodles of festivals celebrating the Lowcountry staple throughout the winter, including the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, the world’s largest oyster festival, which takes place on February 1, 2026.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
As soon as our interview ended, the seven idols disappeared to change outfits for an evening rehearsal, and returned minutes later, slurping down steaming cups of ramyeon.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Whether wandering through thrift stores like Spinster Abbotts, attending a porch concert, or slurping oysters at Boat Drinks, residents live where the past meets the present.
—Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Come winter, locals flock into spots like Casamento’s, exchanging laughs and slurping dozens of oysters.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
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.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Feb. 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
Federico Luppi slurping up blood in Cronos?
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
If slurping the bivalves at restaurants isn’t enough, there are oodles of festivals celebrating the Lowcountry staple throughout the winter, including the Lowcountry Oyster Festival, the world’s largest oyster festival, which takes place on February 1, 2026.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slurping
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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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Last but not least, don’t underestimate the importance of sipping on good old H2O throughout the day.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
3 Mar. 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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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Keep beverages and sweets covered, and be wary of drinking from soda cans outdoors since wasps can crawl inside.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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The protagonist then goads him into drinking enough to agree to spending the afternoon at her lake house.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Slurping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurping. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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