as in drinking
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sipping
Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
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Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Patrons sit at the bar inside Kelly's Irish Pub in Dearborn, sipping on cold drinks and watching the World Cup.
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Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The best bit may have been the chance to sit sipping beer on the National Mall, reflecting on the mish-mash of Americana, politics, and power all around.
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Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
Pismo is also a great spot for dune riding, surfing, fishing, horseback riding, and sipping the day away at one of the nearby wineries.
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Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
At almost the 59-minute mark, when Brazil was up 2-0, the camera pans to Butler looking glum and sipping his drink; Brown, expressionless, has her head resting in her hand.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
During the cooler months, everyone sits bundled up around the fire or on the porch on rainy nights, sipping great wines.
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Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Apply cold wet cloths to your neck, armpits and groin, where blood flow is highest, and keep sipping cool water.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Patrons sit at the bar inside Kelly's Irish Pub in Dearborn, sipping on cold drinks and watching the World Cup.
—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
The best bit may have been the chance to sit sipping beer on the National Mall, reflecting on the mish-mash of Americana, politics, and power all around.
—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
30 June 2026
Pismo is also a great spot for dune riding, surfing, fishing, horseback riding, and sipping the day away at one of the nearby wineries.
—
Adeline Duff,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
At almost the 59-minute mark, when Brazil was up 2-0, the camera pans to Butler looking glum and sipping his drink; Brown, expressionless, has her head resting in her hand.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
During the cooler months, everyone sits bundled up around the fire or on the porch on rainy nights, sipping great wines.
—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Apply cold wet cloths to your neck, armpits and groin, where blood flow is highest, and keep sipping cool water.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 24,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sipping
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Middleton also reportedly avoids drinking tap water when travelling overseas because of concerns over bacteria, contaminants or unfamiliar mineral content.
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Middle and upper-class people would have wanted special implements for drinking these beverages and a place to drink it.
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
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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.
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“Sipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sipping. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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