as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
tossed off the last of the medicine
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toss (down or off)
Verb
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The cup of jus on the side is deep in color and flavor, salty but balanced enough to sip.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025 -
During the multi-generational culinary lesson, the young ones sipped homemade lemonade, while us adults drank delicious maracuya mezcalitas.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Crumble Smith recommends using half your body weight as a starting point to figure out how many ounces per day to drink.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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The 2018 vintage is exceptional and is drinking perfectly right now.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The young woman gulps it down, not realizing it is laced with a sedative.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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Some daredevils will let tarpon, which can grow up to 8 feet long, gulp their hands to the wrist for a great video moment, but Robbie’s visitors on a relatively quiet day in March were dangling fish through holes in a net, seemingly reluctant to participate in any unnerving limb gulping.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Sweet Chamomile Dog Deodorizing Spritz The Dog Deodorizing Spritz is a no-rinse product designed to be sprayed directly on your furry friend's coat to knock back icky smells.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Aaronson’s attempt is then blocked into the air and knocked back out to Solomon on the left.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Toss (down or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toss%20%28down%20or%20off%29. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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