guggle

verb

ˈgə-gəl How to pronounce guggle (audio)
Definition of gugglenext
as in to wash
to flow in a broken irregular stream water guggled down the drain

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guggle
  1. wash
  2. splash
  3. bubble
  4. ripple
Verb
  • Tatcha’s creamy cleanser gently washes the day away with an amino acid base, while Okinawa algae and hyaluronic acid deeply nourish the skin and replenish its water reserve.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The only thing inspectors want touching handwash sinks is soapy water from hands being washed.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Where lettuce splashed with vinaigrette can feel like an afterthought, a juicy, savory-slanting pear salad is worth making room for on a plate full of turkey and cornbread.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Children splashed in the fountain and played with a soccer ball as the mayoral hopeful introduced herself to voters.
    — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of splash
Verb
  • What new approach, idea or style will bubble up to the surface and change everything?
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Bake moussaka until bubbling vigorously and mornay sauce is browned in spots, 30–45 minutes.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bubble
Verb
  • The seismic changes at Netflix have rippled across the pond, with up to 3% of the streamer’s London HQ laid off, it has now been confirmed.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Inflation is rippling through everything from candy to costumes.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of ripple
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“Guggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guggle. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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