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as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
hastily gulping down the last of her tea before rushing out the door
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Recent Examples of gulp
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Enter our flashback machine set for the (gulp) 1900s.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
Energy efficiency and carbon reduction were a big part of the pitch, as terrestrial data centers gulp enormous amounts of power and millions of gallons of coolant water.
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Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Jimmy Butler was retained for, gulp, Kyle Lowry and, double-gulp, Terry Rozier.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Enter our flashback machine set for the (gulp) 1900s.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
Because a battery that can gulp down electrons that quickly is only as useful as the ecosystem supporting it.
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New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
Energy efficiency and carbon reduction were a big part of the pitch, as terrestrial data centers gulp enormous amounts of power and millions of gallons of coolant water.
—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulp
Noun
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The WanderFull HydroBag offers a stylish, hands-free way to keep your heavy Stanley tumbler or Owala bottle ready for sips during trips and treks.
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C-suite execs come for a digital detox, chic couples spoil themselves at the spa, and affluent families from Macau sip cocktails by the pool.
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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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When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
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Everyone will devour these miniature buttery rolls stuffed with homemade shrimp salad.
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Near the Colorado-Utah border, several fires merged to devour more than 30,000 acres and counting in the Snyder Fire.
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This family- and crowd-friendly meal gets gobbled up at all kinds of occasions.
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In an eyewear industry where huge players are gobbling up market share, Leight has managed to thrive with an eclectic assortment and an ability to pivot as demand shifts.
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“Gulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulp. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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