as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form
the child slurped the milk from his bowl when he had eaten all the cereal
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Recent Examples of slurping
Everyone else just seems happy to be invited, to have a great time in the countryside, slurping up Champagne and trying not to get kidnapped by a gorilla.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Just off the reception, Japanese and international creatives in preppy suits hunch over MacBooks slurping strawberry matcha lattes with Tokyo’s skyline forming their Zoom backdrop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
On the other side of North America, hooded seal pups found off the Davis Strait, the coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland, and the Gulf of St Lawrence have been recorded slurping up sea water as well as snow.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
At each place setting, offer chopsticks and a fork, plus an Asian soup spoon for slurping the broth.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
As soon as our interview ended, the seven idols disappeared to change outfits for an evening rehearsal, and returned minutes later, slurping down steaming cups of ramyeon.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Come winter, locals flock into spots like Casamento’s, exchanging laughs and slurping dozens of oysters.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
In this short 4-minute video from CoComelon, baby JJ does a number of things that may hurt or annoy someone near him, including sitting on his sister’s painting and slurping loudly on his juice.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The star of the show is the yuzu shio ramen—clear, citrusy broth paired with springy housemade noodles that are made for slurping.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
Just off the reception, Japanese and international creatives in preppy suits hunch over MacBooks slurping strawberry matcha lattes with Tokyo’s skyline forming their Zoom backdrop.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
On the other side of North America, hooded seal pups found off the Davis Strait, the coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland, and the Gulf of St Lawrence have been recorded slurping up sea water as well as snow.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
At each place setting, offer chopsticks and a fork, plus an Asian soup spoon for slurping the broth.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
As soon as our interview ended, the seven idols disappeared to change outfits for an evening rehearsal, and returned minutes later, slurping down steaming cups of ramyeon.
—Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Come winter, locals flock into spots like Casamento’s, exchanging laughs and slurping dozens of oysters.
—Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
In this short 4-minute video from CoComelon, baby JJ does a number of things that may hurt or annoy someone near him, including sitting on his sister’s painting and slurping loudly on his juice.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 13 Feb. 2026
The star of the show is the yuzu shio ramen—clear, citrusy broth paired with springy housemade noodles that are made for slurping.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slurping
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Because the hotel sits right at the heart of La Jolla’s center of gravity, locals can always be counted on for brunch in The Mediterranean room on weekends or sipping cocktails at La Sala or The Whalers Bar on a Friday or Saturday night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Traore mimics sipping tea out of a tea-cup after TDs in honor of his England roots.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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As a whole, Gen Z is drinking less than previous generations.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Other ways to keep your blood sugar in check include walking after meals, drinking more water, and practicing strength training.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Slurping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slurping. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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