supping

present participle of sup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for supping
Verb
  • Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Middleton also reportedly avoids drinking tap water when travelling overseas because of concerns over bacteria, contaminants or unfamiliar mineral content.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026
  • Middle and upper-class people would have wanted special implements for drinking these beverages and a place to drink it.
    James Doubek, NPR, 3 July 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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