as in sipped
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 swigged
The coaches swigged a few Pabst Blue Ribbons and told old war stories – most of which had the same starting spot.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The six-time Grand Slam champion swigged pickle juice (more on this later).
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
After the ceremony, winners and honorees stretched their legs, swigged the last of their champagne and went off for a group photo shoot.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
One little alien spews tiny tadpole-looking critters into a water bottle, later swigged down by junior engineer Malachite (Jamie Bisping).
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The six-time Grand Slam champion swigged pickle juice (more on this later).
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
After the ceremony, winners and honorees stretched their legs, swigged the last of their champagne and went off for a group photo shoot.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
One little alien spews tiny tadpole-looking critters into a water bottle, later swigged down by junior engineer Malachite (Jamie Bisping).
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swigged
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The acupuncturist scanned the room as guests in suits and evening gowns shook hands and sipped Pinot Noir.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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Throughout the morning, children wearing Bananas gear gathered around players for photos and autographs while parents sipped coffee and watched the interactions unfold.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
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The puppies drank their mother's milk—no cost to us.—
David Sedaris
May 3,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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How drivers train The days when F1 drivers smoke and drank before a Grand Prix are long gone.—
James Ellingworth,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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As studios gulped down profits, talent below and above the line began to demand adequate shares of the pie.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Swigged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swigged. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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