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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

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Noun
  • At a panel following a finale watch party here, Wood was teary, taking sips of water.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Jess grabs a glass of Champagne off the tray of a passing waiter and takes a long sip.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
    Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The midshipmen poured water into the cup, taking turns drinking from it in a victory celebration.
    Tyrone Turner, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.
    Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Slurp your bev up like a straw or tip the bottle back to gulp it down.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Sup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sup. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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