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
  • That’s because new data says boomers are splashing their cash on vacations instead of setting it aside for future generations.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Beefy tomato slices splashed with buttermilk dressing and earthy, concentrated tomato vine vinegar.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 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
  • There are rippling gasps, drums, strings, sax, a vaguely Latin guitar, a sample of a woman talking about getting her hair done.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Lopez is part of a shift rippling through Latino communities across the country.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of ripple
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