as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
the only way he can stay awake at his night job is by constantly swigging drinks containing caffeine
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Recent Examples of swig
Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
One swig and suddenly one turns either into a dapper Marcello Mastroianni.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
Dana Milbank, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Suzie then takes refuge in a kitchen cabinet, swigging wine straight from the bottle and calling Masa’s phone again — and spotting an invite to the Imatech holiday party.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 July 2024
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Noun
My mother reached into a plastic bag with a bottle inside and took a large swig.
—Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
One swig and suddenly one turns either into a dapper Marcello Mastroianni.
—Rob Ledonne, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2024
Verb
As Trump has been swinging, his new running mate has been swigging — with similarly awkward results.
—Dana Milbank, Washington Post, 26 July 2024
Suzie then takes refuge in a kitchen cabinet, swigging wine straight from the bottle and calling Masa’s phone again — and spotting an invite to the Imatech holiday party.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 July 2024
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Noun
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The website also discloses the exact farms, altitude, and process involved in creating this blend, which ensures that every sip is packed with nutrition and wellness benefits.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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These handy devices keep beverages at the perfect temperature for hours, ensuring every sip is as warm and satisfying as the first.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Beyond just my daughter, me, and the occasional friend she’s seen drinking from an Owala, Amazon shoppers love the brand, too.Terri Peters, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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The American Heart Association (AHA) advises against the idea of starting to drink alcohol just to try to prevent heart disease.Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Now revitalized, Madeline confronts Helen, who has also gulped the elixir, and wild smackdowns and realignments follow.Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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With its 33 Raptor engines gulping 40,000 pounds of liquid oxygen and methane fuel per second, the Super Heavy-Starship majestically climbed away to the east over the Gulf of Mexico atop a brilliant plume of white-hot flame and a churning cloud of exhaust.William Harwood, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Swig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swig. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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