as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sip
Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
At 30 proof, this is a very mild and sipping friendly spirit.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Evie Steele, NBC news, 5 July 2025
Scroll to take a sip or bite out of your beauty, with picks from our experts and editors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Harriet’s Rooftop is the perfect place to watch the sunset over the skyline while sipping a mango margarita.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
At 30 proof, this is a very mild and sipping friendly spirit.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025
Noun
Both new Luckin stores are based in Manhattan, and at the midtown location on Wednesday, Sam Liu took a sip of her jasmine cold brew.
—Evie Steele, NBC news, 5 July 2025
Scroll to take a sip or bite out of your beauty, with picks from our experts and editors.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 July 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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Mindful Coffee Or Tea Break Instead of gulping your drink while answering emails, try this: Hold the cup, feel its warmth, smell the aroma and enjoy the first sip.—
Bronwen Sciortino,
Forbes.com,
23 June 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
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 30 Jul. 2025.
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