guzzling

present participle of guzzle

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of guzzling Chip maker Nvidia fell (-2%), reflecting angst that the new crop of lawmakers will move against the energy-guzzling data centers that power AI growth and were a major factor in many campaigns. — Jillg366, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026 The Big Three’s biggest strength is producing gas-guzzling pickup trucks and large SUVs. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 These behemoth, gas-guzzling vehicles disappeared with the brand. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026 General Motors is still very much in the business of selling gas-guzzling trucks and massive SUVs. — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026 They were designed to combat the carbon emissions of gas-guzzling automobiles, and conspicuous consumption is at odds with saving the planet. — Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026 Stellantis’ Ram brand has brought the gas-guzzling engines back for its full-size pickup line. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Hochul proudly touted her new restrictions on data centers while noting that Blakeman and Trump support allowing more construction of the power- and water-guzzling facilities. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Oct. 2026 There is something debauched and luxurious about Durham’s photos, and not just because everyone in them is dressed as French aristocrats guzzling champagne and popping bon-bons. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guzzling
Verb
  • The busy bar is surrounded by couples sipping cocktails and jazz music plays gently in the background.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The first Drinking Pig pop-up opened during the 2020 pandemic in a north Miami-Dade front yard, where neighbors and other locals could show up, order and eat at an outdoor picnic table while sipping cold drinks from the cooler.
    — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Imagine that person drinking beer in a Whole Foods and discussing random books.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Four of the mummified corpses also tested positive for alcohol, which likely came from drinking chicha, a beer made out of maize.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 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 9 Nov. 2026.

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