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as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form
an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe
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as in drinking
to take in (something liquid) through small openings
plants can imbibe water through their roots
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Recent Examples of imbibing
One need not be a fan of marijuana to realize the dangers of stripping constitutional rights from Americans for imbibing legal products.
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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
Today, Morgan responded to some Good Morning Britain banter in which the show’s presenters jokingly suggested Morgan might have tripped after imbibing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Enjoy watching the players battle it out on a giant projector while imbibing a Dope AF lychee martini or PB&J Old Fashioned.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Watch parties at pubs, breweries, and places of imbibing across North America will be tuned in for the draw.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Millennials and Gen Xers saw a 14-point fall in the last year alone, with just 56 percent of them now imbibing.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
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
Today, Morgan responded to some Good Morning Britain banter in which the show’s presenters jokingly suggested Morgan might have tripped after imbibing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Enjoy watching the players battle it out on a giant projector while imbibing a Dope AF lychee martini or PB&J Old Fashioned.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Watch parties at pubs, breweries, and places of imbibing across North America will be tuned in for the draw.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Millennials and Gen Xers saw a 14-point fall in the last year alone, with just 56 percent of them now imbibing.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibing
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These are the public spaces that guests mill about in—sipping a berry cooler at the long bar, enjoying a glass of malbec and a read by the stove, or playing monopoly at the communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rewarding yourself for completing a chore could involve sipping an iced latte while reorganizing your closet or cleaning for 20 minutes, then allowing a 5-minute social media scroll.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jude, a 12-year-old who gets injured in a firework accident, had been drinking with older kids while dealing with instability at home.—
Jonathan Hunt-Glassman,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Patricia explains the process and reminds the woman that drinking coffee before the screening can affect the results.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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With the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline topping a multiyear high of $4 a gallon, according to AAA, inflation-weary commuters are having a tough time absorbing the energy shock.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Florida nonprofit Veterans Cannabis Care addresses this directly, absorbing 100% of both physician and state certification fees for qualifying veterans.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Imbibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibing. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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