as in to sip
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 swig
Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Later, Aiyuk found himself in familiar company on the sideline: Deebo Samuel and George Kittle were taking a knee between plays, Kyle Juszczyk joined the mix, and Aiyuk even borrowed Samuel’s water bottle to take a swig.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024
Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 July 2024
Medical professionals agree that staying hydrated is key to feeling your best, while celebs like Beyoncé, Jennifer Aniston, J.Lo, and so many more say swigging copious amounts of water is one of their top wellness tips.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 5 July 2024
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Noun
Chief beer officer for Yard House:A side gig that comes with a daily swig.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
Later, Aiyuk found himself in familiar company on the sideline: Deebo Samuel and George Kittle were taking a knee between plays, Kyle Juszczyk joined the mix, and Aiyuk even borrowed Samuel’s water bottle to take a swig.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2024
Verb
Suzie then takes refuge in a kitchen cabinet, swigging wine straight from the bottle and calling Masa’s phone again — and spotting an invite to the Imatech holiday party.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 10 July 2024
Medical professionals agree that staying hydrated is key to feeling your best, while celebs like Beyoncé, Jennifer Aniston, J.Lo, and so many more say swigging copious amounts of water is one of their top wellness tips.
—Abbey Stone, SELF, 5 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swig
Noun
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This complexity is designed to evolve over time, revealing new nuances with each sip, much like how Basquiat’s layered works of art reveal deeper meaning upon closer inspection.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Smaller sips are also tied to an old tradition called the bartender’s handshake: The ritual involves offering a small, 1- or 2-ounce drink or shot to welcome a fellow bartender.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
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As reports of tourists’ deaths emerged in recent days, New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Canada and the US all issued statements urging their citizens to be cautious about drinking alcohol in Laos.Lilit Marcus, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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To drink, enjoy a Bottled Coquito for two, La Huerta (two to four people), or Mezcal Cranberry (two to four people).Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The three of them confronting the guy — Chet, is pretty hilarious, and Paul successfully scares him into gulping in fear.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, wine is a fundamentally a convivial beverage; it is not meant to be chugged, slammed, or gulped.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Swig.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swig. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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