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as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
hastily gulping down the last of her tea before rushing out the door
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Recent Examples of gulp
Abel Alvarado, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The detective accepted the dare and gulped down the milk meant for the sergeant’s child, according to court papers.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Even the most casual sports fan has seen athletes gulping down neon sports drinks on the sidelines and during post-game media interviews, and gels and chews are at every aid station during a race.
—Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
In a shocking turn of events, the Bad Boys actor snatches and gulps down both pills, and his verse begins.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The terrifying moment, captured on camera by the kayaker’s father, showed the whale surfacing in the Strait of Magellan and gulping Adrian Simancas for a few moments before releasing him.
—Abel Alvarado, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
The detective accepted the dare and gulped down the milk meant for the sergeant’s child, according to court papers.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
Even the most casual sports fan has seen athletes gulping down neon sports drinks on the sidelines and during post-game media interviews, and gels and chews are at every aid station during a race.
—Matthew Kadey, Outside Online, 8 Feb. 2025
In a shocking turn of events, the Bad Boys actor snatches and gulps down both pills, and his verse begins.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulp
Noun
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At a panel following a finale watch party here, Wood was teary, taking sips of water.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jess grabs a glass of Champagne off the tray of a passing waiter and takes a long sip.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Much of the coffee Americans drink is imported from Kenya, Colombia, and Brazil.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
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Other comments include reasons why people regret not drinking enough of it.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This is because the spores often become airborne, where they can be inhaled by people and animals.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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This experimental setup allowed the researchers to manipulate the seals’ inhaled oxygen and CO2 levels while monitoring their diving behavior.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Later, India had another line drive that was devoured by Kauffman Stadium’s dimensions.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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The old economy still holds sway in a few places — legacy media companies that didn’t get devoured by the internet, film studios that remain flush with cash.—
Steven Kurutz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sun gobbled up market share by offering trades at 30 cents at a time when Ethereum charged $50.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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But, riding the wall expertly while Riggs, Corey Heim, Ross Chastain, Tyler Ankrum and Daniel Hemric fought for the lead, Larson gobbled up positions and closed on the lead pack.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Gulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulp. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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