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noun

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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verb

ˈsəp How to pronounce sup (audio)
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form supped the broth slowly

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  1. sip
  2. drink
  3. gulp
Noun
  • And any drink needs a spot to rest in between sips, which is why a pretty side table is essential.
    — Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • Molly Sims enjoys some summertime sips of Santa Margherita Wines in the Hamptons on July 26.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
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Verb
  • This incident, which occurred after he was allegedly seen drinking at bars, solidifies a pattern of injury and questionable decision-making for the player.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Neither the Pawn Chess Club founders nor Bannon see this as separate from how young people are drinking.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of drink
Noun
  • Cradled in her arms, the newborn suckles eagerly, its tiny paws paddling the air with every gulp.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Given the construction of the bracket, any African team that has its eye on a quarterfinals bid will likely have to push through the likes of Argentina (gulp) or England (woof), France (le woof) or Spain (yipes).
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026
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“Sup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sup. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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