How to Use imbibe in a Sentence

imbibe

verb
  • She imbibed vast quantities of coffee.
  • She never imbibes but isn't offended when others do.
  • Then the crowds can imbibe and dance the night away at the Billygoat Ball.
    Sarah Brookbank, Cincinnati.com, 27 Feb. 2018
  • Most of these are soft skills that can’t be taught or imbibed overnight.
    Neeraj Srivastava, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
  • To imbibe, check in at one of the kiosks and show your ID; you’ll be issued a wristband.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2019
  • Here's a chance to taste some top-notch food and imbibe fine wines, cocktails and beer.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2017
  • Many of the founders of the first breweries visited Fritz and imbibed his ethos.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
  • These spots are a few of our favorite places to imbibe outside.
    Brittany Martin, Los Angeles Magazine, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Made from grape brandy, it’s frequently imbibed in the form of a pisco sour or punch.
    Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, 13 July 2018
  • Price at time of publish: $90 A bottle of wine is great, but what about the hostess who doesn’t imbibe?
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2023
  • Safeguards can be put in place to make sure no one customer can imbibe too much.
    Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 4 June 2021
  • Lakewood's The Tea Lab was serving hot drinks to those who were on their way into work and couldn't imbibe the stronger stuff.
    Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 13 Feb. 2018
  • Choosing not to imbibe shouldn't mean missing out on rosé all day.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Drinks will also be available at the lounge’s main bar for folks who prefer to imbibe there.
    Eric Rosen, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Never mind that Eleven isn't even old enough to legally imbibe booze.
    Khanh T.l. Tran, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Most chose not to imbibe, though, and the overall tone of the celebration was a bit muted.
    The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2022
  • The prize money comes in handy, though Alma is a little too inclined to imbibe her share of the profits.
    Brian Lowry, CNN, 22 Oct. 2020
  • In the meantime, there is already a great wine selection to imbibe at Hazel Hill.
    Jennifer Kester, Forbes, 6 May 2021
  • Around the state, many are taking the party to the open waters, where guests can imbibe under less-watchful eyes.
    Anchorage Daily News, 8 Mar. 2021
  • The late Margaret Rhodes, the Queen’s cousin, claimed that the Queen will also imbibe in a dry gin martini with lunch for good measure.
    Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE.com, 9 July 2019
  • Half of the participants will abstain from hooch, while the rest will imbibe one serving a day.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2018
  • The Naked Biscuit Sorghum, a slightly sweet drink made with sorghum, is the best-seller, and the space has a cast concrete bar where customers can imbibe.
    Shivani Vora, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2018
  • Guests will also be able to imbibe in lots of delicious food as part of the festival.
    Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2021
  • Fans of the show and movie can now imbibe on Highclere Castle Gin, a London dry gin destined to steal the show at your next happy hour.
    Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2019
  • People imbibe these things -- think of your morning cup of coffee.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Step 3: Train to educate benefit and imbibe as a way of life.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • And for underage children and adults who don’t imbibe, a pineapple-lime soda hits the spot.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 13 Jan. 2024
  • There’s also a modest cocktail and beer list for those looking to imbibe.
    Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Cooper asked, before Cohen pulled out a bottle of tequila and shot glasses, and both imbibed to start the show.
    William Earl, Variety, 1 Jan. 2024
  • There are people who have plenty of money who do not drink, and those with very little money who find a way to imbibe.
    Esteban Calvo, CNN, 19 May 2021

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