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as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form
guzzled my soda before I could stop him
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as in drinking
to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages
teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods
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Recent Examples of guzzling
Chinese consumers have traded in gas-guzzling cars for electric vehicles and public transportation and switched international travel for nearby destinations.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The changes, taken together, were massive—in power generation, industry, residential and commercial heating, oil was replaced by coal, natural gas, and nuclear, while public favor shifted from large, gas guzzling American cars to smaller models from Japan and Europe.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
That’s on top of concerns that data centers are guzzling water as part of their cooling systems.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Are Idaho gas prices guzzling money from your wallet?
—Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The area has dramatically reduced water use by targeting the removal of water-guzzling lawns and adopting other water-saving rules.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Do Americans really want to return to coal, more gas-guzzling cars, and no help for the poorest?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Electric and hybrid vehicles are beginning to replace some traditional gas- and diesel-guzzling production vehicles, appearing behind the scenes on projects like the Peacock series All Her Fault and the Universal film Him.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Walsh also recommended offering more flexibility in work schedules so employees can skip the gas-guzzling gridlock of peak commute hours.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The changes, taken together, were massive—in power generation, industry, residential and commercial heating, oil was replaced by coal, natural gas, and nuclear, while public favor shifted from large, gas guzzling American cars to smaller models from Japan and Europe.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
That’s on top of concerns that data centers are guzzling water as part of their cooling systems.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Are Idaho gas prices guzzling money from your wallet?
—Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The area has dramatically reduced water use by targeting the removal of water-guzzling lawns and adopting other water-saving rules.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Do Americans really want to return to coal, more gas-guzzling cars, and no help for the poorest?
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Electric and hybrid vehicles are beginning to replace some traditional gas- and diesel-guzzling production vehicles, appearing behind the scenes on projects like the Peacock series All Her Fault and the Universal film Him.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Walsh also recommended offering more flexibility in work schedules so employees can skip the gas-guzzling gridlock of peak commute hours.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guzzling
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Husband-and-wife team Andrew Levitas and Katherine Jenkins created the Welsh spirit so that Jenkins, a classical singer, could enjoy sipping a gin smooth enough not to affect her voice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Dig your toes in the sand while sipping a mai tai and munching on the restaurant’s famous Bimini Bread with Aruba Glaze and whipped honey butter.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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There was an increase in drinking from 2021 to 2023 among San Diego Unified high school students, especially those 18 and older.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Also in Boston, Scottish World Cup supporters impressed locals after reportedly drinking several bars dry.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 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,
25 May 2026
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Still, Garance’s death stare into the void, where this woman is still hard-boozing 90 minutes into the movie, starts to run its premise thin despite Exarchopoulos’ terrific and totally internalized turn.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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Ferrara makes no bones about the catastrophic consequences of so much boozing and chasing the dragon on his personal life and finances.—
Nick Pinkerton,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Guzzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guzzling. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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