swigging

present participle of swig

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of swigging On Thursday, Kim Kardashian caught flak online when a post featuring the Skims mogul and her sister Khloe Kardashian swigging tequila from a boat on a lake published shortly after Jenner announced the news of MJ’s death. — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 On one hand, England fans are swigging beer in the sun with a familiar slightly nervous look on their face as the pressure is now on their team to deliver. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026 The coach is swigging from a beer bottle, visibly drunk even from across a hockey rink, and roundly berating his players. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swigging
Verb
  • Beneath it, sits Dua Lipa and her agent, sipping gin martinis.
    — Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Here, visitors enjoy the panoramic views of the countryside while sipping cups of tea and dipping strips of fresh cassava into local honey.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The officer, Michael Zerfas, testified that Oates had not been drinking, using drugs or on his cellphone.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The backstory For most of my life, the Old Dutch Inn has been just a faint memory of kicking my legs from a bar stool, drinking a Shirley Temple next to my late grandmother, who would likely have been nursing a gin and tonic.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
    — Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026

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“Swigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swigging. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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