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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
  • Every meal and every sip is a small vote for which microbes get to flourish, and that daily tally may be shaping far more than your next dental checkup.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The mouthfeel is full bodied, and the finish is loaded with refreshing acidity that invites you in for another sip.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Food and drink No on site food and drink to speak of, but within walking distance to plenty of restaurants and cafes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • At Turn Verein, the area’s German community center, revelers will have the opportunity to watch traditional dancing, listen to folk and polka bands and of course, drink steins of authentic German ale alongside classic Bavarian fare.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
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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 13 Oct. 2026.

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