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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
Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025
What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Ahead of a 40-minute conversation about his starting rotation, the New York Mets’ new 35-year-old pitching coach takes a gulp from a can of unsweetened, black cold brew coffee.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026
In the last few seconds, the black holes whirl around each other at near the speed of light, emitting ever more powerful gravitational waves until the two actually merge, combining in one gluttonous gulp that leaves behind a single, more massive black hole.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The cayenne pepper lingers on the tongue for a full minute after gulping the shot down.
—April Benshosan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Dec. 2025
What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulp
Noun
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Three outdoor dining venues are a bonus, Vintage 1901 is a delightful wine bar with small plates, and the Surfrider Cafe is a handy option for quick, healthy bites and sips.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored … and a grudge to last eternity.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Food and drink Breakfast is prepared onsite and served in the courtyard.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 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,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These particles can be inhaled and enter the lungs and bloodstream.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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He was known for his close reading, and ability to inhale the entire oeuvres of his guests.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Soon the former nonreader was devouring two hundred books a year.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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The worst parts of this geographic jumbling happened in the last few years, when the SEC continued mudsliding into the Big 12’s old turf, the Big Ten devoured the heart of the Pac-12 (the biggest Rubicon, IMO) and the ACC sought every coast except the Atlantic.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Designed to whisk you away to the Amalfi Coast (complete with striped awnings, Baroque accents, and the gentle murmur of a central working fountain), Patatino serves up classic, hearty plates that can be greedily gobbled solo or ordered in larger portions for sharing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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The scramble for vaccines, in which advanced economies quickly gobbled up urgent pandemic supplies, highlighted the need for local drug manufacturing.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Gulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulp. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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