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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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
That's why Trader Joe's shoppers keep coming back to these cakes (and sometimes gulp them down in the car).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
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Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 May 2025
The young woman gulps it down, not realizing it is laced with a sedative.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 May 2025
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Verb
Edmonton lineup changes The list of Oilers who could gulp pregame hot dogs Thursday now includes defenseman John Klingberg, a game worst minus three in Game 3 after being one of five Oilers who were minus one in Game 2.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
That's why Trader Joe's shoppers keep coming back to these cakes (and sometimes gulp them down in the car).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 June 2025
Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care
Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 May 2025
The young woman gulps it down, not realizing it is laced with a sedative.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulp
Noun
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For the price, which ranges from $14 for that hummus to $28 for that Old-Fashioned, fellow guests will also want to savor every bite and sip.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Consider this your permission slip to send summer off in style—with a drink in hand and maybe two straws, just in case someone else wants a sip.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some research has also found that evening folks tend to have less-healthy habits than morning ones—you’re just more apt to do things like smoke and drink at night, for instance.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
4 Sep. 2025
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Stay Hydrated Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of water can help prevent cavities and tooth decay for a few reasons.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When dust is inhaled, the particles can collect in your lungs and lead to respiratory issues.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Under Robinson’s leadership, a team of his firm’s attorneys fought and won an 18-year court battle on behalf of the state’s victims of brown lung, a disease that strikes textile workers who inhale particles from raw cotton.—
Michael Gordon,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Artificial intelligence is pushing the frontiers of science and technology—piloting military drones, diagnosing diseases, and designing enzymes that devour plastic waste.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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For weeks, Oasis zealots have devoured online videos of the siblings strolling out onstage together, arms raised in victory and hugs brief yet genuine.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Is this the beginning of a long-term trend of AI gobbling up jobs?—
Joe McKendrick,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Astronomers have discovered a hungry baby planet gobbling up material around an infant star located around 430 light-years from Earth.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Gulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulp. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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