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sip

[sip] / sɪp /


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Water is your best option if you’re looking for something to sip alongside your meals.

From MarketWatch Aug. 16, 2026

Savory cocktails have become de rigueur in recent years, and if we’re willing to sip olive or oyster brine, why not try some broth in your drink?

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

Before taking the first sip, however, he snapped a photo and sent it to a group chat.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

As Sylvie tries to sip water she has a seizure in the ambulance.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

His dad took a sip from a bottle of water, then spat out the water after tasting it.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

"You take big sips and get them down you," Keilly says.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

For over a month, they survived on "tiny sips of water" and "a little lentils".

From Barron's Mar. 22, 2026

When Laura Seymour sips coffee on her porch in rural Vermont this time of year, she’s treated to rolling hills of red, orange and yellow.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 12, 2025

Less smug but still rather inscrutable, he sips on tea and evades answering Arisu’s question directly, instead turning the tables.

From Salon Sep. 26, 2025

But there he is, seated at the table with his head in his hands, taking in small sips of air.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

These shots of concentrated caffeine are meant to be sipped, not sniffed, but one whiff of a ragingly popular one—bouquet de Dubble Bubble and wet sneakers—was enough to put me off them forever.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Over the past several months, I’ve cooked, grilled, smoked, sipped and served my way through a wide range of products perfect for summer gatherings.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Rodriguez embraced the culture as he sipped a complimentary can of Coca-Cola -- one of around a dozen he had hoarded to share with his family also attending the game.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

As she sipped a coffee, she reflected on those 21-year-old aspirations.

From BBC May 2, 2026

He sipped tea with lemon and flipped through the newspaper.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

We would be sipping ice-cold spritzes at cafés overlooking the Mediterranean, frolicking down cobblestone streets lined with charming boutiques, and marveling at the frescoes and marble sculptures adorning grand cathedrals.

From MarketWatch Aug. 18, 2026

We’re all sitting at home sipping adaptogenic mushroom tonics, journaling our feelings and politely declining invitations to any event after 7 p.m. because we’d rather optimize our sleep scores than take a tequila shot.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

In June, Bardella was photographed sipping from a wine glass alongside the princess in a VIP box at the Monaco Grand Prix.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

A quintessential cool dad casually sipping on an iced Diet Coke as he shares anecdotes about his passion for acting.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

And who could fail to enjoy a quiet afternoon in the days when Victoria was queen, sipping a nice, restorative cup of tea?

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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