GUGGLE Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

guggle

verb

ˈgə-gəl

Definition of guggle

as in to wash

to flow in a broken irregular stream water guggled down the drain

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But behind the crisp white tablecloths, strict dress code and expensive steak dinners was a kitchen full of immigrant workers washing dishes, preparing food and keeping the restaurant running.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Now, to the handwashing shortcomings, such as a cashier handling customer’s payment, then preparing drinks and serving plates of food to customers without washing hands (cash and payment cards tend to be germ motherships).

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of wash

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Waves also splashed over sections of Pacific Coast Highway near Point Mugu, and in Seal Beach, coastline parking lots flooded.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
During the rainy morning, officers showed off the three-story headquarters’ bells and whistles as neighborhood ducks waddled through the parking garage and splashed in puddles.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of splash

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Bake until the topping is dark golden brown and fruit juices are bubbling at the surface of the cobbler, about 1 hour 10 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Return to medium-high heat, cover pan with a tight-fitting lid, and cook until mussels open and sauce is bubbling, 5–7 minutes.

— Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of bubble

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The piano part gurgles like the waters with a rippling right-hand figure in sextuplets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Diesel fuel is used by commercial trucks and other large vehicles, and its cost could ripple into higher transportation costs for consumer goods.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of ripple

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