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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2
as in romp
a time or instance of carefree fun
a shopping binge at the mall
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3
as in event
a social gathering
what should we wear to this binge at the country club?
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L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024
Read more Netflix’s Nobody Wants This and the Persistent Jewish Stereotype
The Adam Brody and Kristen Bell rom-com series is a delightful binge, but veers into territory that's a bit too frustrating and predictable.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
The risk is highest for those who drink heavily (defined as more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) and those who binge drink.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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Noun
After going on a borrowing binge following the 2008 financial crisis to prop up growth, and then dealing with a costly pandemic, many localities are now struggling to meet daily spending needs, like paying civil servants.
—L'oreal Thompson Payton, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2024
Read more Netflix’s Nobody Wants This and the Persistent Jewish Stereotype
The Adam Brody and Kristen Bell rom-com series is a delightful binge, but veers into territory that's a bit too frustrating and predictable.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
But up until now, Season 7 had not been available to binge, outside of a limited window on Paramount+ that ended earlier this summer.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 17 Oct. 2024
The risk is highest for those who drink heavily (defined as more than one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) and those who binge drink.
—Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Binge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binge. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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