suss
verb (used with object)
to investigate or figure out (usually followed byout ).
sussing
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present participleof suss.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But semiconductor “foundries trade based on book value,” says Melius analyst Ben Reitzes, who was early in sussing out Intel’s comeback.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
With no nationwide elections to look at, sussing out the answer requires an election expert who can look granularly at the races.
From Slate ● Nov. 5, 2025
The Abbott World Marathon Majors, the international marathon series of which New York is part, is keen on sussing out dopers, Ms. Hall says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
Still, even this glossy set of petty tyrants can recognize a creep and a phony in their ranks, sussing which one of their ilk is showing off their veneers for a half-second too long.
From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025
“You should describe them to Horace. He’s good at sussing hidden meanings from dreams.”
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
