reveled or revelled; reveling or revelling
ˈre-və-liŋ 
ˈrev-liŋ
1
: to take part in a revel : carouse
2
: to take intense pleasure or satisfaction
reveled in the quiet after everyone had gone
: a usually wild party or celebration
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Verb
reveling all night is not conducive to a productive next day at work
Noun
in Finland, Midsummer Day ushers in a nationwide revel as the Finns celebrate the endless hours of sunlight with bonfires and parties
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East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
The org reveled winners for its North America, Global, Latin America and Local competitions on Thursday night at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Mike Deehan, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
For instance, Josephus’ account states that around 1,000 revels took their lives toward the siege’s end, but some academics have argued that such an event may never have occurred.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Cramer noted that Price appeared to revel after Ford had his fingerprints and picture taken during the county’s standard booking process.
—East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
The org reveled winners for its North America, Global, Latin America and Local competitions on Thursday night at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
Salem's focus on confronting a difficult history, teamed with clever marketing and the explosion of the holiday into a mainstream cultural force, has made Salem the country's go-to spot for Halloween revels.
—Mike Deehan, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
For instance, Josephus’ account states that around 1,000 revels took their lives toward the siege’s end, but some academics have argued that such an event may never have occurred.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Revel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revel. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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