as in drinking
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipping
These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Rewarding yourself for completing a chore could involve sipping an iced latte while reorganizing your closet or cleaning for 20 minutes, then allowing a 5-minute social media scroll.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
In the bustling dining room, Lindsay Hubbard, a former publicist and original cast member on Bravo’s Summer House, was sipping wine with a couple of other women, getting up from their table to take a few frantic phone calls.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
To spend your days sunbathing and sipping Aperol spritz on your own private porch rather thaan dealing with crowds of tourists, a vacation rental is a neat solution that offers a more authentic side of the lake.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Lounging at home, heading to the office, sipping an afternoon spritz—the light, sophisticated layers do, in fact, go with everything.
—India Roby, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Swizzles, a genre of cocktails served over crushed or pebbled ice, are meant for sipping.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
If sipping coffee on the go is your thing, this travel mug is a must-have.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Rewarding yourself for completing a chore could involve sipping an iced latte while reorganizing your closet or cleaning for 20 minutes, then allowing a 5-minute social media scroll.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
In the bustling dining room, Lindsay Hubbard, a former publicist and original cast member on Bravo’s Summer House, was sipping wine with a couple of other women, getting up from their table to take a few frantic phone calls.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
To spend your days sunbathing and sipping Aperol spritz on your own private porch rather thaan dealing with crowds of tourists, a vacation rental is a neat solution that offers a more authentic side of the lake.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Lounging at home, heading to the office, sipping an afternoon spritz—the light, sophisticated layers do, in fact, go with everything.
—India Roby, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Swizzles, a genre of cocktails served over crushed or pebbled ice, are meant for sipping.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 20 Mar. 2026
If sipping coffee on the go is your thing, this travel mug is a must-have.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipping
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Jude, a 12-year-old who gets injured in a firework accident, had been drinking with older kids while dealing with instability at home.—
Jonathan Hunt-Glassman,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Patricia explains the process and reminds the woman that drinking coffee before the screening can affect the results.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Sipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sipping. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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