supping

verb

present participle of sup
as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form supped the broth slowly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supping
  1. sipping
  2. drinking
  3. gulping
Verb
  • Even for the die-hard coffee drinker, sipping on a delicious cup of tea now and again can provide health benefits, promote relaxation and help lower stress.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • The courtyard restaurant is perfect for sipping coffee in the sun; the menu here has more indulgent options like paellas and hamburgers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of sipping
Verb
  • How to protect yourself When traveling to areas where cyclospriasis is endemic — including tropical or subtropical regions — avoid drinking tap water.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Some jokes, including a riff on the history of the Wright Brothers, feel vaguely Dada, as if Marino and Wain had spent a long, happy stretch of aimless days drinking coffee and free-associating.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of drinking
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
Definition of gulping
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