gulp
verb (used without object)
to gasp or choke, as when taking large drafts of a liquid.
gulping
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present participleof gulp.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Nearby, crowds huddled in thin strips of shade outside pavilions, gulping free bottles of water that workers were distributing throughout the event.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
Over time Paul learnt to consciously breathe by gulping down air, using his throat muscles to force air into his lungs.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2024
And the Gatorade you see players gulping on the sideline during games isn’t like the stuff you grab at 7-Eleven.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
She barely managed it, gulping it down with plain water rather than her usual orange-flavored soda.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
