TOSSING (DOWN OR OFF) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

tossing (down or off)

verb

present participle of toss (down or off)

as in sipping

to swallow in liquid form tossed off the last of the medicine

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In the spring summer, the space extends to a patio outside, called Dehors, perfect for sipping on Campari spritzes and watching the bustle of Milan go by.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
That's because the path is now clear on all drinking, sipping, chugging and shotgunning beverages in the NFL.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

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The answers are in line with the opinion of experts, including the caveats, knocking back Kennedy’s suggestion that AI would immediately play into his dangerous views.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 30 Sep. 2026
For more than three decades now, the cafe has welcomed LGBTQ+ locals, travelers, and anyone else looking for a warm, welcoming place to have a rollicking good time, whether that means cheering on their favorite drag queen or knocking back drinks with a hot date.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

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