supping

present participle of sup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for supping
Verb
  • At almost the 59-minute mark, when Brazil was up 2-0, the camera pans to Butler looking glum and sipping his drink; Brown, expressionless, has her head resting in her hand.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • During the cooler months, everyone sits bundled up around the fire or on the porch on rainy nights, sipping great wines.
    Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 26 June 2026
  • And the risk isn’t only from drinking.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
    Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
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“Supping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supping. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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