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sipping

verb

present participle of sip

as in drinking

to swallow in liquid form slowly sipping the hot soup

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Recent Examples of sipping Though it’s made from activewear fabric, if your vacation itinerary demands a few nights out, this dress will work for dancing under palm trees and sipping sunset cocktails. — Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Once in Alba, travelers are free to explore on their own, and there are plenty of culinary adventures to embark upon, from browsing seasonal markets, to sipping local wine in historic bars, and visiting artisanal chocolate shops. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Aug. 2026 For heat exhaustion, moving to a cooler place with cooler clothes can help, in addition to sipping water. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 Available in a pack of four cans, this sparkling beverage is practically made for passing around the picnic blanket or sipping by the pool. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026 Laughing, smoking cigarettes, and sipping bottles of Red Stripe, numerous packs of Black folks lounged around the joint. — Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026 Elsewhere, she was seen sipping drinks with Robbins, dining at a restaurant, playing Mahjong, and spending some quality time with close friends. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Think of biting into a chili lime mango slice dusted with Tajín or sipping a mangonada layered with chamoy. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 But with a single rock, its tropical side reveals itself, and suddenly sipping a nice Scotch whisky in the middle of summer makes so much sense. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026

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If the bladder is already full and there’s nowhere to go, drinking even more fluid is only going to make the problem worse.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2026
By contrast, another participant recalled disagreeing with a friend who believed drinking soda and eating fast food was harmless, a belief the participant considered factually wrong.

— Andras Molnar, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

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