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Definition of sup

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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verb

ˈsəp

as in to sip

to swallow in liquid form supped the broth slowly

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Hence the belief — and often lived experience — that even just a sip of alcohol can make anyone relapse regardless of any recovery work done or number of years sober.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Okay, speech over, taking a sip of pét-nat, onto the recipes!

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

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Food and drink Tucked to the left of the lobby is Senses, the hotel’s all-day dining outpost.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
There isn’t much research on predictors for who can drink normally, said Das, who is also a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford’s School of Medicine.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

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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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