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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
Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
Fantastic creatures When scientists observed dark sleeper fish gulping down young Japanese eels, some of the eels were able to hatch an escape through the predator’s gills in a matter of minutes.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
Finally, the humpback lunges upwards, gulping the krill in one big bite.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024
The big picture: After reaching last year's NFC Championship Game and beefing up the roster with key offseason moves, the Lions now have (gulp) Super Bowl expectations.
Between the lines: Sunday's forecast is sunny with highs in the 70s and kickoff isn't until 8:20pm.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
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Verb
When concert halls around the country shuttered their doors and gulped with anxiety about the pandemic future — this was March 2020, not that anyone has forgotten — Martha Gilmer saw an opportunity.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024
Fantastic creatures When scientists observed dark sleeper fish gulping down young Japanese eels, some of the eels were able to hatch an escape through the predator’s gills in a matter of minutes.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Sep. 2024
Finally, the humpback lunges upwards, gulping the krill in one big bite.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 6 Sep. 2024
The big picture: After reaching last year's NFC Championship Game and beefing up the roster with key offseason moves, the Lions now have (gulp) Super Bowl expectations.
Between the lines: Sunday's forecast is sunny with highs in the 70s and kickoff isn't until 8:20pm.
—Joe Guillen, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gulp
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The website also discloses the exact farms, altitude, and process involved in creating this blend, which ensures that every sip is packed with nutrition and wellness benefits.Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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These handy devices keep beverages at the perfect temperature for hours, ensuring every sip is as warm and satisfying as the first.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
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The American Heart Association (AHA) advises against the idea of starting to drink alcohol just to try to prevent heart disease.Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Beyond just my daughter, me, and the occasional friend she’s seen drinking from an Owala, Amazon shoppers love the brand, too.Terri Peters, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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Two men have reportedly died after inhaling bat guano used to grow marijuana, raising concerns about the safety of natural bat guano and commercially available fertilizers.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Those pollutants, often from fireplace smoke and fireworks, are small enough to be inhaled and enter the bloodstream, endangering residents and especially those with respiratory or heart problems.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Voters in California devoured LAist's voter game plan for LA County.Bill Chappell, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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Marine bacteria swoop in, devouring the algae’s remains and releasing much of that carbon right back into the air.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This soon allowed Walmart, Safeway and Kroger to gobble up smaller competitors, further reducing competition and availability.Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2024
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Deer drawn into residential areas will also start gobbling up ornamental landscaping, says Fuda, which is something no gardener wants.Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Gulp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gulp. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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