as in drinks
to swallow in liquid form
slowly sipping the hot soup
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Recent Examples of sips
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
At 86 proof, the palate starts a bit softly before gathering steam on the second and third sips.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Situated on the edge of Pier 17, overlooking the East River, the pop-up space is designed to bring the magic of the Amalfi Coast to Manhattan, with sun loungers and sips of the sparkling beverage.
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Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Trendy sips include refreshers, cold coffees and dirty sodas.
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Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Here’s where to get a taste of the SF’s most iconic sips.
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Virginia Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
And an inability to keep down even small sips of water without sprinting to the bathroom with yet more explosive diarrhea.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
After a few sips of the Kool Aid, that sort of thing hits just right.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Mike Winters
mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
This is a rum that sips well beyond its relatively low strength, with deep notes of cherry, chocolate, maple, spice, and oak on the palate.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
The Bitcoin Ticket Miner submits your ticket for every draw, around the clock, from a compact device that barely sips power.
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Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass.
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Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Nasser adds a spoonful to her chia cherry water recipe and sips the fiber-rich drink slowly during the evenings.
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Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Lindsay Lohan sips on a tasty treat to kick off the 3rd Annual Betch of the Year with Dunkin'.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Noun
The WanderFull HydroBag offers a stylish, hands-free way to keep your heavy Stanley tumbler or Owala bottle ready for sips during trips and treks.
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Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
At 86 proof, the palate starts a bit softly before gathering steam on the second and third sips.
—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Situated on the edge of Pier 17, overlooking the East River, the pop-up space is designed to bring the magic of the Amalfi Coast to Manhattan, with sun loungers and sips of the sparkling beverage.
—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Trendy sips include refreshers, cold coffees and dirty sodas.
—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Here’s where to get a taste of the SF’s most iconic sips.
—
Virginia Miller,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
And an inability to keep down even small sips of water without sprinting to the bathroom with yet more explosive diarrhea.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
After a few sips of the Kool Aid, that sort of thing hits just right.
—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Verb
Michelle Yeung sips a matcha drink.
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Mike Winters
mickey Todiwala,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
This is a rum that sips well beyond its relatively low strength, with deep notes of cherry, chocolate, maple, spice, and oak on the palate.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 May 2026
The Bitcoin Ticket Miner submits your ticket for every draw, around the clock, from a compact device that barely sips power.
—
Stackcommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
Group support Wrapped in a fleece jacket, Sarah sips white wine from a stemmed glass.
—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Nasser adds a spoonful to her chia cherry water recipe and sips the fiber-rich drink slowly during the evenings.
—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
Lindsay Lohan sips on a tasty treat to kick off the 3rd Annual Betch of the Year with Dunkin'.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sips
Noun
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But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.
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Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.
Verb
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Shop our favorite ways to carry your gear, cool off in the shade, and keep snacks and drinks fresh all day long.
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Everyone here drinks the wellness kool-aid—from Lululemon yogis perfecting their headstands to tree huggers taking beekeeping classes.
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“Sips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sips. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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