as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
the only way he can stay awake at his night job is by constantly swigging drinks containing caffeine
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Recent Examples of swig
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
While collecting, the brothers would frequently stop to take swigs of the sap, which is almost entirely water (about 98 percent), then a tiny bit of natural sugar and other nutrients.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Juan Wulff, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The new Honey Stinger Rapid Hydration Mix ($15 and up from Honey Stinger) offers three types of specialized hydration: Prepare for swigging pre-ride, Perform for sipping on the bike, and Recover for your evening come-down.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
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Noun
In its struggle of the soul, national and personal, with a swig or two of liberal cosplay, Zero Day is maybe even a spiritual sequel to the 1995 Michael Douglas flick.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025
While collecting, the brothers would frequently stop to take swigs of the sap, which is almost entirely water (about 98 percent), then a tiny bit of natural sugar and other nutrients.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
To our left trailed a seemingly endless line of cars, inside of which children slept and workers swigged coffee.
—Juan Wulff, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The new Honey Stinger Rapid Hydration Mix ($15 and up from Honey Stinger) offers three types of specialized hydration: Prepare for swigging pre-ride, Perform for sipping on the bike, and Recover for your evening come-down.
—Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swig
Noun
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The first sip sets the mood for an exciting trip to come.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Finally, Walker took a tiny sip from his first one.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Sure, standing around drinking beer and grilling is fun.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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Police allege the suspect got a haircut at 11:30 a.m. on the day of his son’s death, then drank beer and took shots from noon until 2:40 p.m. while the infant baked outside in the parking lot.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
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“Swig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swig. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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