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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
She was known in her day for being a Golden Globe nominee, and the wife of film director Roman Polanski, but is now known for being the victim of one of America's most notorious killing sprees.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
The crime spree continued with more robberies in the following weeks.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Chicago city leaders, including Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke, celebrated the detective work that led to the arrest of Antonio Reyes and ended his murderous spree.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Brand-name tech firms looking to build out their AI capabilities have purchased Nvidia's graphics processing unit (GPU) chips by the heap — a buying spree that has turbocharged the company's share price.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
The crime spree continued with more robberies in the following weeks.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025
Chicago city leaders, including Police Superintendent Larry Snelling and Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke, celebrated the detective work that led to the arrest of Antonio Reyes and ended his murderous spree.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Brand-name tech firms looking to build out their AI capabilities have purchased Nvidia's graphics processing unit (GPU) chips by the heap — a buying spree that has turbocharged the company's share price.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spree
Noun
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Sadly, after a deeply honest and awkwardly embarrassing bladder control episode in the bedroom, their fling gets cut short.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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The pair first started their fling turned serious romance at the backyard birthday party of a mutual friend’s kid, according to a new cover story in Vogue.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
11 Mar. 2025
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Don’t just sit in front of screens or binge on endless digital content, people!—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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Your Friends & Neighbors will be your must-see weekly binge of the spring.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her knack for hairdressing revealed itself on a lark, though her creative sensibilities were clear from an early age.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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But in a key way, this gentle, nonjudgmental lark is timely too.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Dec. 2024
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With her nerves already on edge, Blanche is further startled by the arrival of her brother-in-law Stanley, a brutish drunk who has bulldozed his way into Stella’s heart.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2025
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Similar lawsuits have been filed against authorities who’ve mistaken stroke victims for drunks.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Comments On March 14, Netflix released The Electric State, a new sci-fi romp from Joe and Anthony Russo, the Avengers: Endgame directors who will soon return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Avengers: Doomsday.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Last year, Boston went on an even more impressive wire-to-wire romp, following up a 64-18 regular season with a cruise through the playoffs and Finals.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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But much of Sasaki’s early success could depend on the effectiveness of his third pitch, an improving slider that has taken several forms for Sasaki over the years — from a slower bender with big spin and break, to a slightly firmer version that acts more like a cutter.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Occasionally the gods stop by, blast some ABBA, go on elysian benders that leave no residue of human suffering, and complain about their terrible kids, who are going to live forever.—
Hannah Gold,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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This sense of place is what Marsan brings to Paris - not as countryside idyll or nostalgia, but as a living tradition worthy of an elevated fine dining status.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Over time, couples began seeking private idylls that foreshadowed today’s romantic escapes.—
Jen Rose Smith,
AFAR Media,
18 Feb. 2025
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The new footage opens with Happy Gilmore expressing disgust at a bust of his head, which sits alongside those of real golfers like Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump has also returned a bronze bust of Winston Churchill to the Oval, a sculpture with a complicated past among the artifacts on display in the office.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Spree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spree. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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