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noun

plural of sip
as in gulps
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time there are a few sips left in the glass

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verb

present tense third-person singular of sip
as in drinks
to swallow in liquid form slowly sipping the hot soup

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Recent Examples of sips
Noun
If that sounds like you after a few sips of a PSL, then read on. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 During long tournament days, a small snack between matches or sips of a sports drink can help maintain energy. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 And any drink needs a spot to rest in between sips, which is why a pretty side table is essential. — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026 Molly Sims enjoys some summertime sips of Santa Margherita Wines in the Hamptons on July 26. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026 August sips away like a bottle of wine, or at least, so says Taylor Swift. — Eva Flowe july 29, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 Give the person sips of water, but if nausea occurs, discontinue providing the person water. — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026 Right now, though, ripe, honey-tart peaches with soft goat cheese would be awfully good with the last sips of a Chenin Blanc. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Early sips are relatively light and approachable—especially given a 92 proof brandy—though heat builds gradually on progressive sips. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Verb
The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast. — Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026 California returns to its original brand collaboration with BLQK coffee, and the team sips espresso during timeouts. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 Michelle Yeung sips a matcha drink. — 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'. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sips
  1. gulps
  2. drinks
Noun
  • But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Iraqis breathed a few gulps of freedom before secular warfare between Sunni and Shia militias began tearing the country apart.
    — Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of gulps
Verb
  • The result is great for work, drinks with the girls, and dinner reservations alike.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026
  • What was interesting is that after work, pretty much everyone goes down to the pub and drinks beers for a couple of hours before heading home.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks

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