* Action: "He gulped down the water, thirsty after the long hike."
* Fear: "She gulped, her heart pounding as the door creaked open."
* Surprise: "He gulped in surprise, staring at the unexpected gift."
* Disbelief: "She gulped, unable to believe the news she had just heard."
* Anxiety: "He gulped nervously, trying to control his trembling hands."
The word "gulped" often conveys a sense of quickness, nervousness, or a reaction to surprise or fear.