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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
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.
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Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Enter our flashback machine set for the (gulp) 1900s.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
But in 2019, the group started to tighten the energy efficiency standard in gulps.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.
—
Literary Hub,
19 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.
Verb
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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.
Verb
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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.
Verb
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His artful trompe l'oeil fruit sculptures are almost too beautiful to eat (devour them anyway).
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The new 42nd kept liberal Long Beach, where Garcia was mayor, but moved down to devour more conservative Seal Beach and Huntington Beach.
Verb
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In addition to the vineyard, Soloviev had gobbled up more than 1,000 acres of farmland and announced his intention to build luxury homes on part of the property.
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With another season under its belt (and no Severance or The White Lotus to gobble up 11 supporting nominations between them), The Pitt is poised to receive a bunch more acting nominations.
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“Gulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulp. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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