as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
slugging down endless bottles of water in the intense heat
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Sure, standing around drinking beer and grilling is fun.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025 -
Police allege the suspect got a haircut at 11:30 a.m. on the day of his son’s death, then drank beer and took shots from noon until 2:40 p.m. while the infant baked outside in the parking lot.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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Want to sip, serve, and shine like a Rich Auntie this summer?—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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Interestingly, the oenophile’s first foray into wine was sipping Portuguese rosé Lancers during grad school in the early 1960s.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 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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“Slug (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slug%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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