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
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
In a true Babygirl moment, Gaga also took a big swig of milk to cleanse her palate.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 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
The 3-year-old cat was calmly laying on her lap, but that all changed when Rose took a swig of her water.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
In a true Babygirl moment, Gaga also took a big swig of milk to cleanse her palate.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 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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Sip don't slam: Take a small first sip to open up your palate and then take a normal sip to fully appreciate the layered and nuanced taste of your premium sipping tequila.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Stop by the tasting room for sips of North Carolina vintages.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The sole reason to go is to eat hot rolls and chicken and drink good lemonade.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Speaking, eating, and drinking on public transportation is discouraged in Japan, and the train car is as quiet as a study hall.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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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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“Swig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swig. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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