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as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe
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Recent Examples of imbibe
For many, their choice to imbibe, abstain, drink less, or enjoy booze-free alternatives is deeply personal.
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Jessi Roti, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
What ska had imbibed from American jazz and R&B was a musical ESP about where to put the emphasis and where to leave some space.
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Early on, Romeo appears in the back of a black Cadillac pickup truck, imbibing a shot alongside Juliet, while another Romeo gets tattooed atop the neighboring SUV.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Live music, soft-tissue massages and dabs — weed concentrates — are available for those who care to imbibe.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Jessi Roti, Bon Appétit, 20 Feb. 2025
What ska had imbibed from American jazz and R&B was a musical ESP about where to put the emphasis and where to leave some space.
—Ian Penman, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Early on, Romeo appears in the back of a black Cadillac pickup truck, imbibing a shot alongside Juliet, while another Romeo gets tattooed atop the neighboring SUV.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025
Live music, soft-tissue massages and dabs — weed concentrates — are available for those who care to imbibe.
—Kyle Martin, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibe
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2025
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The midshipmen poured water into the cup, taking turns drinking from it in a victory celebration.—
Tyrone Turner,
NPR,
12 Apr. 2025
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This form of creatine is less bioavailable than creatine monohydrate, meaning your body doesn't absorb it as well.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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Because when so many Americans are tightening grocery budgets, scaling back meals, and absorbing the daily drip of scarcity, a pass that promises a burger a day doesn’t feel indulgent.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Hidden in London’s West End, the brasserie-style dining room is always buzzing while guests sip on bubbles and listen to live jazz.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Then, later in the day, Kesha seemed to support the recommendation by posting a photo of herself smirking while sipping from a Wendy’s cup.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2025
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That meant, gulp, 11 hot dogs had to be consumed in the game, which lasted 2 hours, 33 minutes.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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Papa uses this moment to gulp the wine in Elijah's cup.—
Holly Rizzuto Palker,
Parents,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibe. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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