guzzling

present participle of guzzle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of guzzling After Scotland’s beer-guzzling fans charmed locals in Boston, the Tartan Army’s party has decamped to the heat of Miami for a clash with five-time champion Brazil. Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 June 2026 Chinese consumers have traded in gas-guzzling cars for electric vehicles and public transportation and switched international travel for nearby destinations. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guzzling
Verb
  • Even for the die-hard coffee drinker, sipping on a delicious cup of tea now and again can provide health benefits, promote relaxation and help lower stress.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • The courtyard restaurant is perfect for sipping coffee in the sun; the menu here has more indulgent options like paellas and hamburgers.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • How to protect yourself When traveling to areas where cyclospriasis is endemic — including tropical or subtropical regions — avoid drinking tap water.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Some jokes, including a riff on the history of the Wright Brothers, feel vaguely Dada, as if Marino and Wain had spent a long, happy stretch of aimless days drinking coffee and free-associating.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
    Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 13 Jul. 2026.

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