as in drinking
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipping
At almost the 59-minute mark, when Brazil was up 2-0, the camera pans to Butler looking glum and sipping his drink; Brown, expressionless, has her head resting in her hand.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
During the cooler months, everyone sits bundled up around the fire or on the porch on rainy nights, sipping great wines.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Apply cold wet cloths to your neck, armpits and groin, where blood flow is highest, and keep sipping cool water.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
That might mean slipping on an eye mask, starting a calming podcast, and sipping water or herbal tea.
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Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
As recently as May, Tesla’s X account posted an ad showing drivers with their hands off the wheel, goofing off while waving their fingers in the air or sipping a hot coffee from a ceramic mug with two hands.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
And don’t worry, even if the weather’s not cooperating for eating and sipping outside, the cafe has plenty of heavy-duty glass windows to let lots of natural light inside.
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Natalie Labarbera,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Wine trends also have favored boozy and bracing styles, a hard sell for folks used to sipping hard seltzers at the club.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
There’s nothing like sipping lemonade or flipping burgers on your backyard patio in the warmer months.
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Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
During the cooler months, everyone sits bundled up around the fire or on the porch on rainy nights, sipping great wines.
—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Apply cold wet cloths to your neck, armpits and groin, where blood flow is highest, and keep sipping cool water.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
That might mean slipping on an eye mask, starting a calming podcast, and sipping water or herbal tea.
—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
As recently as May, Tesla’s X account posted an ad showing drivers with their hands off the wheel, goofing off while waving their fingers in the air or sipping a hot coffee from a ceramic mug with two hands.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
And don’t worry, even if the weather’s not cooperating for eating and sipping outside, the cafe has plenty of heavy-duty glass windows to let lots of natural light inside.
—
Natalie Labarbera,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Wine trends also have favored boozy and bracing styles, a hard sell for folks used to sipping hard seltzers at the club.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
There’s nothing like sipping lemonade or flipping burgers on your backyard patio in the warmer months.
—
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipping
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The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
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And the risk isn’t only from drinking.
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
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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.
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“Sipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sipping. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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