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as in fling
a time or instance of carefree fun
went on a spending spree
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as in binge
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking
after a lifetime of self-destructive sprees, the poet Dylan Thomas died at last of an alcoholic overdose
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Recent Examples of spree
In the Bay Area, a driver’s 2006 hit-and-run spree killed one person in Fremont and continued in San Francisco, leaving 18 people injured.
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
The killing spree reached its peak in the summer of 1985, as the nocturnal killer entered homes through unlocked windows and doors.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
The man arrested after a random stabbing spree inside the Grand Central subway station in New York City on Christmas Eve that left two victims wounded cried out for his mother in court, according to a report.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
The latest spree of gun violence marks another case of what’s been a bloody holiday season in Indianapolis.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Dec. 2024
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
The killing spree reached its peak in the summer of 1985, as the nocturnal killer entered homes through unlocked windows and doors.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
The man arrested after a random stabbing spree inside the Grand Central subway station in New York City on Christmas Eve that left two victims wounded cried out for his mother in court, according to a report.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
The latest spree of gun violence marks another case of what’s been a bloody holiday season in Indianapolis.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spree
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For instance, maybe your previous partner left you for an old fling, and now any mention of a previous relationship feels like a red flag.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 10 Jan. 2025
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If single, say yes to an exciting fling or a bold pursuit of someone who ignites your passion.Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Moderate drinking acted as a protective factor, while binge drinking amplified depression.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Planning The Perfect San Francisco Arts Weekend Visitors to San Francisco arriving for FOG on Thursday, and locals, can jumpstart their arts binge weekend taking advantage of late-night hours on Thursdays at the Asian Art Museum, until 8:00 PM, and SFMOMA, until 9:00 PM.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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This being a Wallace and Gromit lark, though, the scares are safely kept in check.Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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But prior to its reference in the dialogue, Park wrote the title first on a lark.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
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But the Christmas part of the episode is pretty funny, as Phoebe rings the bell to collect money for the Salvation Army in front of Macy’s (the prime spot!) and has to deal with drunks and people throwing trash in the kettle.Bob Sassone, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Feel the atmosphere exuding from the eclectic collection of characters gathered, from tourists to local drunks, all lorded over by the effervescent Jimenez.Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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Wrexham eventually triumphed 4-1 in the New Year’s Day romp, in which Steven Fletcher bagged his first hat-trick in English football.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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This sharply original romp is entirely too much fun.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Awards, previously invoked a 72-hour bender in explaining a career-jarring 2021 incident where he was caught on video shouting a racial slur at a friend.Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The end result is a little bit bubbly R&B, a little bit finger-picky Glen Campbell and a whole lot of pure Billie Eilish on a lovestruck bender.Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Somehow the zombies have reached this isolated rural idyll and things go south fast.James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Television—as noise, as news, as something to do instead of killing yourself—stalks the text of this lyric, undermining the poetic form’s association with idyll.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 24 Dec. 2024
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The dress features a lacquered jersey skirt and bodice embroidered with 23,000 crystals, rhinestones, and sequins, with a silk pleated peplum, and feathers blooming from the bust.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Designed with a frame under the bust for added support, this bra is offered for D-cup sizes as well.Amazon, refinery29.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Spree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spree. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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