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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
Here’s where to get a taste of the SF’s most iconic sips. — Virginia Miller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 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 Trendy sips include refreshers, cold coffees and dirty sodas. — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 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 Power couples turn the event into a posh date and may even pack on the PDA between sips of Pimm’s. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 July 2026 Inside at Revel Lounge, half the après crowd sips cocktails in robes and slippers while the other half have logged back on with work and are huddled away in the bar’s many discreet nooks and corners. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 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. — Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 26 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
Verb
Michelle Yeung sips a matcha drink. — Mike Winters mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 4 June 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 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 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 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
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
  • Shop our favorite ways to carry your gear, cool off in the shade, and keep snacks and drinks fresh all day long.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Everyone here drinks the wellness kool-aid—from Lululemon yogis perfecting their headstands to tree huggers taking beekeeping classes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Definition of drinks

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