1
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
guzzled my soda before I could stop him
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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
Water-guzzling industries such as oil and gas have also been built in Iran’s arid and semi-arid regions, adding to the pressure in already fragile areas.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Some have called for regulation to protect Americans against job losses driven by automation, shield teenagers from harms caused by chatbots and curb spikes in utility bills linked to the energy-guzzling data centers that power AI technology.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Nov. 2025
Large SUVs and minivans aren't just gas-powered anymore The days of gargantuan SUVs and minivans solely being powered by gas-guzzling massive engines are over.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
The explosion of generative AI—and its insatiable demand for computing power—has transformed modest server farms into sprawling mega-complexes that can stretch across hundreds of acres, draw as much electricity as a midsize city, and guzzle millions of gallons of water.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Some have called for regulation to protect Americans against job losses driven by automation, shield teenagers from harms caused by chatbots and curb spikes in utility bills linked to the energy-guzzling data centers that power AI technology.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Nov. 2025
Large SUVs and minivans aren't just gas-powered anymore The days of gargantuan SUVs and minivans solely being powered by gas-guzzling massive engines are over.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
The explosion of generative AI—and its insatiable demand for computing power—has transformed modest server farms into sprawling mega-complexes that can stretch across hundreds of acres, draw as much electricity as a midsize city, and guzzle millions of gallons of water.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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In the end, the town promises a simpler life, sipping strong espressos beneath fluttering palm trees.—
Dana Sauchelli,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
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For families There’s far more to do than sip and swirl wine, making this a great base for families and multigen travelers looking for a more holistic Napa experience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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The song’s promotional image, shot by Stella Blackmon, shows the singer seated on a hotel bed, drinking one of American convenience store 7-Eleven’s greatest hits, the Big Gulp.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Protostars are messy and dynamic, gulping down material in spurts and fits and ejecting powerful outflows of wind and jets that punch into the surrounding clouds.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Alarms go off, phones come out, coffee is gulped down, and before either partner is fully awake, they’re already headed into separate days.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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Dope and booze wise, there's no box left to uncheck.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Drinks include its Winter Wonderland peppermint shake (booze or no booze) topped with a Christmas tree cookie and other sweet treats.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
28 Nov. 2025
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“Guzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guzzle. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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