Synonyms of sucking

sucking

verb

present participle of suck, informal + sometimes impolite

as in smelling

to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

it's amazing that a song that sucks so bad can be so popular

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smelling
• biting
• stinking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ruling
• rocking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sucking

The episode, in addition to being a black eye for one of America’s most reliable corporate numbers-hitters, shows the mad scramble for dollars in the world of AI, which has been a giant sucking sound in the economy for a while now. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 23 July 2026

Left unchecked, these sap-sucking pests can quickly weaken tomato plants and reduce your harvest, so early intervention is essential. — The Spruce, 18 July 2026

These much larger centers have begun sprouting up across the nation and making headlines for sucking up communities’ water, spiking power bills and causing other environmental issues. — Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Blanket sucking is a self-soothing behavior thought to mimic nursing. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Siamese and other Oriental breeds, for example, show higher rates of wool sucking and fabric consumption. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

The concept of spy satellites recording images and sucking up communications signals is well-known. — Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 13 July 2026

In gardens and landscapes, managing aphids, scale insects, and other sap-sucking pests can help reduce ant numbers. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026

The Italian shipwreck that killed 32 people Local media in Greece reported that a piece of engine broke off and smashed a window during the flight on Friday, causing the cabin to decompress and sucking one passenger partially out of the window. — Renee Maltezou, USA Today, 10 July 2026