as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sip
Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 July 2025
Fergie and Stalter, 34, dance on the London Bridge, are swarmed by paparazzi, and sip tea throughout the music video.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 8 July 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2025
The first sip sets the mood for an exciting trip to come.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Verb
There’s no debate that caffeine can level up your workout performance (tons of research backs this up), which is why Jones is a fan of sipping coffee pre-exercise or leaning on caffeinated gels during endurance training and racing.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 July 2025
Fergie and Stalter, 34, dance on the London Bridge, are swarmed by paparazzi, and sip tea throughout the music video.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
Your first sip during this year's free Slurpee Day can have a special effect: a tongue tattoo.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 2 July 2025
The first sip sets the mood for an exciting trip to come.
—Katie Sweeney, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sip
Verb
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The sole reason to go is to eat hot rolls and chicken and drink good lemonade.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Speaking, eating, and drinking on public transportation is discouraged in Japan, and the train car is as quiet as a study hall.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Arthur counters by invoking the example of migrating swallows.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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Arthur asks whether this is an African or a European swallow.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Sip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sip. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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