1
as in drinks
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 gulps
Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulps
Noun
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Brunch, cocktails, pasta and sushi are all on the way, along with African cuisine, Middle Eastern sips, seafood and steaks.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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While Sherry is often associated with grandmas who have a penchant for cloyingly sweet sips, the reality is, most of the best Sherry is dry—including Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado, Oloroso, and Palo Cortado.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Big names like Jim Beam shut down production for all of 2026 at one of its distilleries, for one, and drinks giant Diageo has put a pause on two of its American operations.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2026
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Witkiewitz said anyone who drinks heavily should talk with a physician before stopping altogether, as alcohol withdrawal can be serious.—
Lauren Pastrana,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Without virtue, liberty collapses into chaos, and freedom devours itself.—
Carolyn McKinney,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Every revolution devours its children.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Gulps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulps. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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