as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sip
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
The back patio features its own fountain and the front patio houses two Adirondack chairs, best used when sipping a cold drink and taking in the sounds of the city.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Think clean, refreshing sips rather than sugary sweetness.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Justin also shared pics of himself sipping on a hot beverage outside and running through the snow in his Calvin Klein underwear.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
The back patio features its own fountain and the front patio houses two Adirondack chairs, best used when sipping a cold drink and taking in the sounds of the city.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
For both these seasonal sips, expect a latte and cold brew infused with the earthy flavors of pistachio.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
Think clean, refreshing sips rather than sugary sweetness.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sip
Verb
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Neighbors called the residents of the apartment where Portillo was found dead problem tenants who were known to drink excessively and act rowdy.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Angelle’s go-to drink for this month is an Orange Brûlée.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In a state of unimaginable desperation, Islam and his family would also turn to water, gulping it in desperate attempts to fill their stomachs.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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But being exposed to an ambient, low-level dose of germs is very different from gulping down a concentrated slug of them.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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And Kate isn't the only royal fan of the brand: Meghan Markle has a pair of her swallow studs, and Queen Camilla is a fan of her zodiac collection.—
Monique Jessen,
People.com,
20 Nov. 2024
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Barium swallow: Also called an esophagogram, a barium swallow is an imaging test that detects problems in your upper GI tract.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
12 Oct. 2024
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sip. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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