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Definition of supnext
as in sip
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time the old mariner took a sup of grog and began his tale

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Noun
  • While taking another sip from her custom, off-menu ginger tea.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In addition to the superior snacks and sips, guests can bid on and win prizes and participate in raffles, with proceeds supporting The Kitchen House’s mission.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Food and drink There are 12 restaurants and bars within the resort's grounds, ranging from the Lakeview Bar near the lobby to a Persian restaurant and the glamorous Oak Grill Restaurant by the Hollywood Pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • As holiday season approaches, the TIME team has pulled out a selection of 10 best food and drink items from the list that would make a perfect gift for the food connoisseurs and cooking enthusiasts in your life.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Atkinson’s gift for galloping plot, as well as her typical attention to even the most tertiary character, make this a delicious gulp of a read.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Kenzo leaned back so that his bobbing Adam’s apple was visible, and drank it down in one gulp.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Sup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sup. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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