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
Just off the reception, Japanese and international creatives in preppy suits hunch over MacBooks slurping strawberry matcha lattes with Tokyo’s skyline forming their Zoom backdrop.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
On the other side of North America, hooded seal pups found off the Davis Strait, the coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland, and the Gulf of St Lawrence have been recorded slurping up sea water as well as snow.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
At each place setting, offer chopsticks and a fork, plus an Asian soup spoon for slurping the broth.
—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
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
On the other side of North America, hooded seal pups found off the Davis Strait, the coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland, and the Gulf of St Lawrence have been recorded slurping up sea water as well as snow.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
At each place setting, offer chopsticks and a fork, plus an Asian soup spoon for slurping the broth.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slurping
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Robert could often be seen sipping a coffee and reading on one of the many benches in the square.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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That might mean slipping on an eye mask, starting a calming podcast, and sipping water or herbal tea.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 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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But drinking them throughout the day in place of water has not been recommended for most people, researchers said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Brynn, who had struggled with alcohol and cocaine abuse in the past, had recently begun drinking again after nearly a decade of sobriety.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Slurping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurping. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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