as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form
supped the broth slowly
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And if appetite changes drastically, sipping on savory broth can be much more appealing than forcing down a heavy meal.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026 -
This week, try sipping on these nourishing refreshments.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026
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Distilled water is often used for more than just drinking.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Charles has visited every continent on Earth, drinking rancid yak butter tea in Lhasa, snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos and even climbing an iceberg in Antarctica.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The cayenne pepper lingers on the tongue for a full minute after gulping the shot down.—
April Benshosan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Dec. 2025
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One night Icarius got all his friends together for a wine-tasting party that quickly got out of hand and turned into a wine-gulping party.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Supping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supping. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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