sups 1 of 2

plural of sup
as in drinks
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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sups

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sup

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Noun
  • The WhistlePig team traveled to Mexico to learn about both of these drinks, but in the distillery’s usual fashion this was for inspiration and not to actually bring back barrels for cask finishing.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Our friends, Middletown natives, cheered and poured drinks.
    Victoria Moorwood, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This is a deciduous vine that prefers a shady exposure, sips water, and will happily clamber up the branches of a native oak or any other tree.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Since dessert wines can be sweeter, this size is perfect for small sips.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.
    Ben Coxworth October 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Sups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sups. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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