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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
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
Don’t pinch anyone or over-imbibe.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
One need not be a fan of marijuana to realize the dangers of stripping constitutional rights from Americans for imbibing legal products.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The poll also suggested that members of Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, were imbibing far less than the generations that preceded them, reinforcing a wealth of anecdotal evidence from bar and club owners that twentysomethings just aren’t enamored of drinking culture.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Don’t pinch anyone or over-imbibe.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
One need not be a fan of marijuana to realize the dangers of stripping constitutional rights from Americans for imbibing legal products.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The poll also suggested that members of Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, were imbibing far less than the generations that preceded them, reinforcing a wealth of anecdotal evidence from bar and club owners that twentysomethings just aren’t enamored of drinking culture.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibe
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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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From a slew of acids, designed to slough off dead skin cells, to masks that help draw and absorb oil, the sheer array can be overwhelming.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Lay tomato and cucumber slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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Summer, for some, is the perfect excuse to sip icy dirty martinis on a city rooftop.—
Loren Savini,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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Can that happen while holed up in a luxury resort, sipping coffee and watching whales from the balcony?—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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Many years had passed since Caity Maple, a Sacramento councilmember, gulped down orange juice.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Energy efficiency and carbon reduction were a big part of the pitch, as terrestrial data centers gulp enormous amounts of power and millions of gallons of coolant water.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibe. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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