as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
supped the broth slowly
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sup
Noun
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That’s a long finish that far surpasses the length of the initial maturation, and the results are clear upon the first sip.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2025 -
Side Quest Books & Games in Somerville hosts a sip and swap with cider, 7pm.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And there are plenty of ways to eat, drink and enjoy that tough-ass plant in Tucson. Follow me on LinkedIn.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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People have been drinking less sugary soda, signaling to Coca-Cola a need to diversify its offerings.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The terrifying moment, captured on camera by the kayaker’s father, showed the whale surfacing in the Strait of Magellan and gulping Adrian Simancas for a few moments before releasing him.—
Abel Alvarado,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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The detective accepted the dare and gulped down the milk meant for the sergeant’s child, according to court papers.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Sup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sup. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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