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
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2025
Or take a swig of milk, and get something lumpy in your mouth?
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
Stephanie Pearson, WIRED, 31 May 2021
Head to Hanoi Rock City for gigs, Ray Quan to swig rice wine by the railway, or Savage for late-night techno.
—Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
This is all for the benefit of singer Becky G, who was transported to this tropical dreamscape (or nightmare) by taking a swig of the sweet concoction.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2025
Or take a swig of milk, and get something lumpy in your mouth?
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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
Head to Hanoi Rock City for gigs, Ray Quan to swig rice wine by the railway, or Savage for late-night techno.
—Chris Humphrey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swig
Noun
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One sip of the Meet Cute—gin, orange wine, chickweed, lemon, and honey—took me straight to the height of summer.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The influence of the barrel is evident in every sip—the gentle infusion of vanilla, caramel, spice, and sometimes even a whisper of smoke.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Zimmerman, 44, was scheduled to perform a multi-hour set alongside fellow electronic artist Zhu, who could also be seen drinking during the show, according to videos posted to social media.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Van Hollen said those drinks were placed on the table by a Bukele aide, and that neither man drank them.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Swig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swig. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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