1
as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
guzzled my soda before I could stop him
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2
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
The women have frequently shared their custom dirty soda orders and helped catapult the once-niche drink, often guzzled from 44-ounce mega cups, into the spotlight.
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Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
At home alone and dressed only in a lavalava (traditional wrap skirt), Jonny manages to guzzle down a beer and crack zingy one-liners while dispatching a quartet of Yakuza goons who’ve come looking for a package sent to him by his father, Walter (Brian Keaulana).
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
On the road, rely more on heated seats than the energy-guzzling cabin heater to beat the cold.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Voter anger over surging electricity prices is spreading across the country and across partisan lines, Jessica Guynn reports, as energy-guzzling AI facilities strain the power grid.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
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Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
At home alone and dressed only in a lavalava (traditional wrap skirt), Jonny manages to guzzle down a beer and crack zingy one-liners while dispatching a quartet of Yakuza goons who’ve come looking for a package sent to him by his father, Walter (Brian Keaulana).
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
On the road, rely more on heated seats than the energy-guzzling cabin heater to beat the cold.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Voter anger over surging electricity prices is spreading across the country and across partisan lines, Jessica Guynn reports, as energy-guzzling AI facilities strain the power grid.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guzzle
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With spring quickly approaching, now is the time to refresh your porch decor for those upcoming days of sipping sweet tea outside.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many people looking for natural remedies to support digestion have adopted the habit as a morning ritual—but is this the best time to sip hot water?—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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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,
7 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink Adjacent to the lobby is Zaytinya, a Mediterranean restaurant by José Andrés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Easy to say, hard to do when money is tight, but these companies gulp hard and do it.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Best Hotels & Resorts The Old Gin House This spot was a public guesthouse in 1760, later a factory (the gin refers to cotton, not booze).—
Jeannette Cooperman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Feb. 2026
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Like squeezing citrus into a light beer to make a shandy or boozing up a kombucha with reposado.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Guzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guzzle. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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