1
as in spree
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking
weekend binges are a serious problem at many colleges and universities
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as in romp
a time or instance of carefree fun
a shopping binge at the mall
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as in event
a social gathering
what should we wear to this binge at the country club?
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Recent Examples of binge
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
But in typical Netflix-binge-method fashion, the episode’s closing sequence obliterates any narrative snags by shocking us with a cliffhanger.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
While Americans may feel a void with fewer opportunities to binge watch, financial advisers cheer the move.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Some economists argue that the weak entry-level market is partly an overcorrection from the post-COVID hiring binge of 2021.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
But in typical Netflix-binge-method fashion, the episode’s closing sequence obliterates any narrative snags by shocking us with a cliffhanger.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Watch the big game, host movie night for the kids or binge your favorite Netflix series in your backyard living room with this outdoor TV.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
While Americans may feel a void with fewer opportunities to binge watch, financial advisers cheer the move.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binge
Noun
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Aside from his political rivals, the posting spree also included a series of posts directed at Iran.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Cristian Fajardo Mondragon, 17, was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly partaking in a citywide shooting spree that left four people injured, struck two fire stations and triggered a shelter-in-place order in South Austin, the Austin Police Department said in a statement.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Food and drink There is daily breakfast service in Aujourd’hui, as well as the occasional special event such as the beloved Teddy Bear Breakfast during the holidays.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Indeed, the tapping of an individual button is perhaps the least significant event on the planet, shifting nothing apart from the dust beneath it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Food and drink Amada was a standout.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The new ranch comes with a coffee-drinking porch (mandatory), but it is weathered, rustic and needs work.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Like when Mark comes home drunk.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
14 May 2026
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At the time, Mac Collins blamed the company’s insurer for missing the drunk-driving conviction in a background check.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
11 May 2026
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As the leader of the minority party in the House of Representatives, a fundamentally majoritarian institution, Jeffries has little ability to get anything done.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Many can win by appealing to their party’s base, who are often more likely to vote in primaries.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Bethany takes the explosive event as a sign to reunite with her old girlfriend Nel (Lena Góra), and carouse across lofts, clubs, and back alleys, leaving her erstwhile partner stranded.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Others blame social media for hindering crew members from socializing—and carousing—together.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Outside his ivory tower, the heterosis disease is raging on, turning men whose appetites normally lay only in prostate orgasms, poppers, all-night benders, and chemsex into the kind of people who suddenly have an affection for a church wedding.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
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What started as a political thriller has evolved into a post-apocalyptic mind-bender toying with time travel and alternate dimensions.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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As the rush of East Coast travel wore off, Clave Especial returned to Salinas to throw a huge homecoming bash.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Qatar’s Doha Film Festival has canceled its traditional party but its execs will be here while the Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival bash at the Carlton is going as planned.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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“Binge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binge. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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