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
What transpired over the next few minutes felt like a shot — or three — of pure Stagecoach adrenaline, stronger and more intoxicating than any of the varied liquors that had been guzzled all over the Empire Polo Club grounds over the previous 72 hours.
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Paul Albani-Burgio, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Ivy-as-Marilyn is an inconsiderate, amphetamine guzzling faux-intellectual whose devotion to the acting craft is presented as a vainglorious affectation.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Did Rick have the story wrong this whole time?
LAURIE LETS LOOSE | After learning that Jaclyn slept with Valentin behind her back (and lied about it), Laurie is still fuming as the three ladies head to dinner, guzzling rosé and needling Jaclyn with passive-aggressive digs.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025
In Goodyear, Arizona, a data center used for generative AI may guzzle as many as 56 million gallons of drinking water each year.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Paul Albani-Burgio, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Ivy-as-Marilyn is an inconsiderate, amphetamine guzzling faux-intellectual whose devotion to the acting craft is presented as a vainglorious affectation.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Did Rick have the story wrong this whole time?
LAURIE LETS LOOSE | After learning that Jaclyn slept with Valentin behind her back (and lied about it), Laurie is still fuming as the three ladies head to dinner, guzzling rosé and needling Jaclyn with passive-aggressive digs.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 30 Mar. 2025
In Goodyear, Arizona, a data center used for generative AI may guzzle as many as 56 million gallons of drinking water each year.
—The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Bonus points for a thoughtful zero-proof menu, complete with booze-free cocktails, lemonades and non-alcoholic wine, because everyone deserves something fun to sip under the stars.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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For a glass of wine, stop by Carriage House Sundries to sip or pick up a bottle to enjoy in your room.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Sure, standing around drinking beer and grilling is fun.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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But no one is really watching that; this event is about drinking and being seen, or just catching up with friends.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
16 May 2025
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Of course, this soda could be boozed up with a splash of Malibu coconut rum (or any rum, really).—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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Another differentiator: enough wealth to pay fares starting at about $25,000 per person and going up to more than $100,000 per person for suites, not including shore excursions, or booze, for that matter.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
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“Guzzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guzzle. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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