as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
supped the broth slowly
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sup
Noun
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The Rare Bird rooftop deck, Trade Room, open lobby bar, and Hidden Bar are all Gatsby-style gathering places for guests and locals to listen to live music and sip on sophisticated tipples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Serve it over ice for the perfect warm-weather sip.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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George has a particular fondness for drinking out of my watering can.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ahead of a 40-minute conversation about his starting rotation, the New York Mets’ new 35-year-old pitching coach takes a gulp from a can of unsweetened, black cold brew coffee.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Sup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sup. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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