as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
the child slurped the milk from his bowl when he had eaten all the cereal
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Recent Examples of slurp
Like everyone else, the dog starts out in black and white, only for his slurping tongue to gain some Technicolor.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
An odd choice, perhaps, but after being denied a drink the night before, the underage Lochlan was happy to slurp up the dregs.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The second book takes kids on a global culinary adventure, from slurping noodles in Japan to savoring tagines in Morocco and discovering the delight of gelato in Italy.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Listen to live music from local artists and slurp a pile of oysters at Paddy’s Raw Bar.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
An odd choice, perhaps, but after being denied a drink the night before, the underage Lochlan was happy to slurp up the dregs.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The second book takes kids on a global culinary adventure, from slurping noodles in Japan to savoring tagines in Morocco and discovering the delight of gelato in Italy.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 10 May 2025
Listen to live music from local artists and slurp a pile of oysters at Paddy’s Raw Bar.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slurp
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Guests can sip tropical cocktails on the pool deck—on loungers under striped umbrellas, or from a seat at the swim-up bar.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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This is a boozy cocktail that would be perfect for sipping next to the pool or alongside dinner on the deck.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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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
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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
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“Slurp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurp. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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