1
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
guzzled my soda before I could stop him
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2
as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods
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Recent Examples of guzzle
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
Jeep Wranglers guzzle gas with V8 engines The Jeep Wrangler has a huge following in America.
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Charles Singh,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Are Idaho gas prices guzzling money from your wallet?
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Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
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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.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Jeep Wranglers guzzle gas with V8 engines The Jeep Wrangler has a huge following in America.
—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Are Idaho gas prices guzzling money from your wallet?
—
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for guzzle
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Meanwhile, the glamorous Chandelier Bar—named for the sparkling custom light installation of some 15,000 crystals that is the centerpiece of the hotel lobby—is the place to sip classic New Orleans libations like the Sazerac and French 75 or a signature Chandelier martini.
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To treat heat exhaustion, move into a cool indoor space or shade immediately, drink liquids, remove unnecessary clothing including socks and shoes, use cold water or a cold compress on the head, face and neck to cool down, and frequently sip cold water.
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Staying hydrated is also key, so make sure to drink plenty of water.
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The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
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Rather than trying to gulp the slimy thing down, Wilkinson went into the kitchen and prepared an extravagant breakfast for himself, complete with Dr Pepper to wash it down.
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
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Not everyone wants to booze with their brunch.
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Kara crashes in, all boozed up, having returned to a planet where their super-metabolism doesn’t work.
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“Guzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guzzle. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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