- present tense form of suck (3rd person singular).
sucks
Example Sentences
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“It does suck. But, it sucks a lot less than other options,” the caption from Compliant Technologies reads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“So I have a salad at every meal, and that includes breakfast a lot as well, which kind of sucks, if I’m being honest,” Kerr said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
When the relationships fizzle, when the job sucks, when things don’t work out the way you plan, you know they’re always there for you.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026
It sucks, and it also sucks to be a part of as a player.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
But right now, Sneaky just sucks his teeth and turns the PlayStation off.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
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