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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
Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The terrifying moment, captured on camera by the kayaker’s father, showed the whale surfacing in the Strait of Magellan and gulping Adrian Simancas for a few moments before releasing him.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The detective accepted the dare and gulped down the milk meant for the sergeant’s child, according to court papers.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Even the most casual sports fan has seen athletes gulping down neon sports drinks on the sidelines and during post-game media interviews, and gels and chews are at every aid station during a race.
—Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Vincent started gulping down studies and going to conferences, desperate to find a way to save his daughter.
—Robin Fields, CNN, 17 Feb. 2025
The terrifying moment, captured on camera by the kayaker’s father, showed the whale surfacing in the Strait of Magellan and gulping Adrian Simancas for a few moments before releasing him.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The detective accepted the dare and gulped down the milk meant for the sergeant’s child, according to court papers.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Even the most casual sports fan has seen athletes gulping down neon sports drinks on the sidelines and during post-game media interviews, and gels and chews are at every aid station during a race.
—Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulp
Noun
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At a panel following a finale watch party here, Wood was teary, taking sips of water.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jess grabs a glass of Champagne off the tray of a passing waiter and takes a long sip.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The midshipmen poured water into the cup, taking turns drinking from it in a victory celebration.—
Tyrone Turner,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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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,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But inhaling enough can turn the act of breathing into an existential hazard, prompting or worsening asthma, COPD, respiratory infections, and permanent lung damage.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another great one is the 4-7-8 breath, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system: inhale for four counts, hold for seven and exhale slowly for eight.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dislodged aphids rarely find their way back up and are often devoured by spiders and ground beetles.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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For decades, they were cast as invasive predators in American dining, displacing or devouring the small restaurants that came before.—
Meghan McCarron Phil Donohue,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Despite parallels between the movie and Colossal’s work, scientists and ethicists say a world where pre-historic animals are roaming city streets and gobbling up humans isn’t likely to become a reality anytime soon.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Smaller, more vexing algae gobbled up the remnants.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Gulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulp. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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