binges 1 of 2

noun

Definition of bingesnext
plural of binge
1
as in sprees
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking weekend binges are a serious problem at many colleges and universities

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2
as in festivities
a time or instance of carefree fun a shopping binge at the mall

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as in events
a social gathering what should we wear to this binge at the country club?

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binges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of binge
as in drinks
to take part in drunken revelry a program designed to educate college students about the dangers of bingeing

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  1. sprees
  2. events
  3. celebrations
  4. blowouts
  5. receptions
Noun
  • A lot of organizations have experienced massive turnover and hiring sprees after 2020, with 73 percent of employees saying their workplace had gone through a version of disruptive change in the last year.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Squeezing more out of ‘power brands’ The CPG industry seems trapped in a cycle of buying sprees followed by the shedding of brands amid too much bloat—and then starting all over again.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024
Definition of sprees
Noun
  • This year, Doing Things Media has shown signs of maturity increasing its margins and doubling down on diversified revenue streams including consumer goods and in-person events.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The brand uses these IRL events to promote and sell its own tequila beverage Have a Day similar to the Nelk Boys’ Happy Dad Hard Seltzer which also markets its drink in local store appearances.
    Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Lawrence later added a collage of the couple's most recent three Christmas celebrations in the same location to his Instagram Stories.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of celebrations
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  • This special-edition bundle comes with a round brush attachment for bouncy blowouts, a diffuser for curly hair, a flat brush for straightening, and more.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • His previous seven appearances were mostly in blowouts and meaningless contests.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of blowouts
Noun
  • Told about Burrow's confidence in Higgins running it back with himself and Chase in 2025, Higgins, who is playing on the franchise tag and has totaled 581 yards and five touchdowns on 45 receptions this season, was blunt.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But from the perimeter to the slot, the 6-foot, 200-pound wideout went on to turn 158 receptions into 1,845 yards and 15 touchdowns over his next 50 games.
    Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of receptions
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