chug
Example Sentences
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Thudding drums, an electric guitar that chugs like a tank’s engine turning over and blaring trumpet fanfare announce the onset of football on CBS, Fox and NBC.
From Salon
James put his off to the side, then proceeded to wolf down his sundae and chug his phosphate.
From Literature
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He happily chugged all three shots of espresso.
An electric space heater chugged away in the corner of the living room, struggling to keep the cold outside where it belonged.
From Literature
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A market that keeps chugging ahead doesn’t preclude plenty of volatility under the surface, and it might not stay there.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.