1
as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form
guzzled my soda before I could stop him
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as in drinking
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods
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Recent Examples of guzzling
After Scotland’s beer-guzzling fans charmed locals in Boston, the Tartan Army’s party has decamped to the heat of Miami for a clash with five-time champion Brazil.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Chinese consumers have traded in gas-guzzling cars for electric vehicles and public transportation and switched international travel for nearby destinations.
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David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
The changes, taken together, were massive—in power generation, industry, residential and commercial heating, oil was replaced by coal, natural gas, and nuclear, while public favor shifted from large, gas guzzling American cars to smaller models from Japan and Europe.
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Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
That’s on top of concerns that data centers are guzzling water as part of their cooling systems.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Are Idaho gas prices guzzling money from your wallet?
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Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
The area has dramatically reduced water use by targeting the removal of water-guzzling lawns and adopting other water-saving rules.
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Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Do Americans really want to return to coal, more gas-guzzling cars, and no help for the poorest?
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Electric and hybrid vehicles are beginning to replace some traditional gas- and diesel-guzzling production vehicles, appearing behind the scenes on projects like the Peacock series All Her Fault and the Universal film Him.
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Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Chinese consumers have traded in gas-guzzling cars for electric vehicles and public transportation and switched international travel for nearby destinations.
—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
The changes, taken together, were massive—in power generation, industry, residential and commercial heating, oil was replaced by coal, natural gas, and nuclear, while public favor shifted from large, gas guzzling American cars to smaller models from Japan and Europe.
—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
That’s on top of concerns that data centers are guzzling water as part of their cooling systems.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Are Idaho gas prices guzzling money from your wallet?
—
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
The area has dramatically reduced water use by targeting the removal of water-guzzling lawns and adopting other water-saving rules.
—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
Do Americans really want to return to coal, more gas-guzzling cars, and no help for the poorest?
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Electric and hybrid vehicles are beginning to replace some traditional gas- and diesel-guzzling production vehicles, appearing behind the scenes on projects like the Peacock series All Her Fault and the Universal film Him.
—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guzzling
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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.
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Bravo is sipping its cuppa and pondering what to do about those interesting ladies across the pond.
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Middleton also reportedly avoids drinking tap water when travelling overseas because of concerns over bacteria, contaminants or unfamiliar mineral content.
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Middle and upper-class people would have wanted special implements for drinking these beverages and a place to drink it.
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
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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.
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Still, Garance’s death stare into the void, where this woman is still hard-boozing 90 minutes into the movie, starts to run its premise thin despite Exarchopoulos’ terrific and totally internalized turn.
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Ferrara makes no bones about the catastrophic consequences of so much boozing and chasing the dragon on his personal life and finances.
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“Guzzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guzzling. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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