as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
tossed off the last of the medicine
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And yet, there’s ample opportunity to pause, sip a local craft beer, or just watch the sun melt into the Pacific.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026 -
And if appetite changes drastically, sipping on savory broth can be much more appealing than forcing down a heavy meal.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink There’s no shortage of food options for hotel guests and visitors stopping by at all hours of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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But generally, fewer people are seeking out these whales, so fewer are being made, partly because people are not drinking as many high-octane, high alcohol beers.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The cayenne pepper lingers on the tongue for a full minute after gulping the shot down.—
April Benshosan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Dec. 2025
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By far the shortest book on this list, Cain’s classic noir can be gulped down in one sitting.—
M. L. Rio,
The Atlantic,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Toss (down or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toss%20%28down%20or%20off%29. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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