1
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
guzzled my soda before I could stop him
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as in to drink
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods
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Recent Examples of guzzle
Water-guzzling industries such as oil and gas have also been built in Iran’s arid and semi-arid regions, adding to the pressure in already fragile areas.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Some have called for regulation to protect Americans against job losses driven by automation, shield teenagers from harms caused by chatbots and curb spikes in utility bills linked to the energy-guzzling data centers that power AI technology.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Nov. 2025
Large SUVs and minivans aren't just gas-powered anymore The days of gargantuan SUVs and minivans solely being powered by gas-guzzling massive engines are over.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
The explosion of generative AI—and its insatiable demand for computing power—has transformed modest server farms into sprawling mega-complexes that can stretch across hundreds of acres, draw as much electricity as a midsize city, and guzzle millions of gallons of water.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Some have called for regulation to protect Americans against job losses driven by automation, shield teenagers from harms caused by chatbots and curb spikes in utility bills linked to the energy-guzzling data centers that power AI technology.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Nov. 2025
Large SUVs and minivans aren't just gas-powered anymore The days of gargantuan SUVs and minivans solely being powered by gas-guzzling massive engines are over.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
The explosion of generative AI—and its insatiable demand for computing power—has transformed modest server farms into sprawling mega-complexes that can stretch across hundreds of acres, draw as much electricity as a midsize city, and guzzle millions of gallons of water.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
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And yet, there’s ample opportunity to pause, sip a local craft beer, or just watch the sun melt into the Pacific.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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And if appetite changes drastically, sipping on savory broth can be much more appealing than forcing down a heavy meal.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2026
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Food and drink There’s no shortage of food options for hotel guests and visitors stopping by at all hours of the day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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But generally, fewer people are seeking out these whales, so fewer are being made, partly because people are not drinking as many high-octane, high alcohol beers.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The cayenne pepper lingers on the tongue for a full minute after gulping the shot down.—
April Benshosan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Dec. 2025
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By far the shortest book on this list, Cain’s classic noir can be gulped down in one sitting.—
M. L. Rio,
The Atlantic,
19 Nov. 2025
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Dope and booze wise, there's no box left to uncheck.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Drinks include its Winter Wonderland peppermint shake (booze or no booze) topped with a Christmas tree cookie and other sweet treats.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
28 Nov. 2025
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“Guzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guzzle. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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