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swallow

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noun

as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time drank the cool refreshing water in two swallows and held out her cup for more

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Recent Examples of swallow
Verb
Without clear protection, the most meaningful work—coaching a direct report, designing a new initiative, writing a mission-critical piece—gets swallowed by noise. Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025 Most of this potential is strung together by the newbies (Brit not included), whose personal lives and willingness to build real relationships within the group will take them further than trying to antagonize the veterans, a pill Brit is having trouble swallowing. Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
Jolie opted for a three-piece suit from Dolce & Gabbana, wearing a black blazer over a partially unbuttoned waistcoat, which showed off the swallow tattoo on her breastbone, as well as a sliver of midriff. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024 This stood in contrast to the spurious but widely held belief that swallows hibernated during winter months. Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for swallow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallow
Verb
  • There were two signature cocktails for the guests to sip on at the Paramount+ bar, The Star is Streaming (tequila, kirsch, pomegranate, mango, lime, soda) — which was Wood's favorite — and Peach Perfect+ (vodka, white peach, lychee, yuzu, sake, jasmine, sparkling wine).
    Julia Moore, People.com, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The flowers attract myriad insects, including several species of native bees which sip the nectar and transfer pollen.
    Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • What is the Google hearing about? U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled in August that Google has illegally exploited its dominance to squash competition and stifle innovation.
    Patrick Maguire, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2025
  • In 2020, the Justice Department, joined by a group of states, accused Google of illegally stifling competition by paying the makers of web browsers and phones to set Google as their default search engine.
    John Ruwitch, NPR, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Musk has never denied his hard-charging style and believes that his work building electric cars and rockets is crucial for the health of the planet and the continuation of the human species, and that his DOGE work responds to threats of U.S. bankruptcy.
    Jonathan Landay, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • And if White Houses have believed this too, that the people that are being covered do not choose who covers them.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • But that’s what Gerber Products Company did Friday, concerning January’s Snacks for Baby soothe ‘n’ chew Teething Stick recall.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Read Next North Carolina Carpenter bees can chew through your deck in NC.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The players argue the defendants have suppressed players’ earnings and other professional opportunities.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Apr. 2025
  • By suppressing the body's production of certain hormones, Lupron can pause the physical changes associated with puberty until a more appropriate age.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
  • To pay off the debt, Quinn accepts an invitation from her old mentor, Katherine (Kate Burton), to serve as a pianist at the New York Philharmonic.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • What To Know In most states, SNAP beneficiaries are able to purchase only cold foods for preparation at home, as well as snacks and drinks.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The package includes free breakfast for your plus-one (no more sneaking snacks away from the conference), a signature drink each night (perfect for unwinding after your workday ends), and 1,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This spot for soccer fans offers lots of pub fare to eat and drink.
    Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The calls came while eating lunch, while lying in bed at night.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Swallow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallow. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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