as in sipping
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 swigging
But in the 1950s, Detroit was still about blue-skying massive, gas-swigging machines and way-out concept cars.
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Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
The coach is swigging from a beer bottle, visibly drunk even from across a hockey rink, and roundly berating his players.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
The coach is swigging from a beer bottle, visibly drunk even from across a hockey rink, and roundly berating his players.
—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swigging
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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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Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
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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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“Swigging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swigging. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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