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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
Guests who prefer imbibing to detoxing can also book cigar-rolling workshops, wine and rum tastings, and even personalized private dinners in Le Cave, which is the oldest wine cellar in the region and down the stairs from L’Oursin.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
With Vuckovich on the cusp of his 90th birthday, the seven-decade spread between the pianist and Tang embodies jazz’s crucial generational reach, with young players imbibing essential seasoning via direct contact with veteran masters.
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Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
The list includes plenty of places to dine and imbibe, as well as spots to shop, stay, and explore in Kansas City.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
In a city of a million restaurants, there are better places to dine and imbibe on the weekend.
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Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
With Vuckovich on the cusp of his 90th birthday, the seven-decade spread between the pianist and Tang embodies jazz’s crucial generational reach, with young players imbibing essential seasoning via direct contact with veteran masters.
—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
The list includes plenty of places to dine and imbibe, as well as spots to shop, stay, and explore in Kansas City.
—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
In a city of a million restaurants, there are better places to dine and imbibe on the weekend.
—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for imbibe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibe
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The robot staff behind the scenes Pudu's FlashBot will run an intelligent vending system, allowing guests to order drink deliveries by smartphone.
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Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay.
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Often, firming lotions are thick and leave a white cast, but this Olay option, which more than 30,000 buyers have picked up in the past month alone, is lightweight, non-greasy, and absorbs quickly.
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For decades, oceans have acted as the planet’s main heat sink, absorbing 90% of the excess heat produced by humans burning fossil fuels.
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Barcenas' tea-sipping celebration was a tribute to Alex Morgan, one of the Wave's owners, who pretended to take a sip of tea after scoring in a match against England during the 2019 Women's World Cup.
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Page Six spotted wedding decor with the logo removed from Madison Square Garden early Saturday morning, possibly a bar for guests to sip Old Fashioneds.
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Rather than trying to gulp the slimy thing down, Wilkinson went into the kitchen and prepared an extravagant breakfast for himself, complete with Dr Pepper to wash it down.
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Others can’t stand the sound of gulping.
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“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibe. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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