sucks (up)

present tense third-person singular of suck (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucks (up)
Verb
  • At a casual pub in Windsor, Levy orders a Guinness and drinks none of it, while William orders a sweet cider and drinks one quarter of it.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
  • When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.
    Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Soothing botanicals, such as aloe vera and chamomile, keep the skin comfortable as the mask refines pores and absorbs excess oil.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Easily digestible, meaning your body breaks it down and absorbs it efficiently.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Sucks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucks%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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