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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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as in romp
a time or instance of carefree fun
a shopping binge at the mall
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as in event
a social gathering
what should we wear to this binge at the country club?
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Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
As winter sets in, now is the perfect time to catch up on all your favorite shows and binge on the new seasons premiering soon.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who.
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The China export binge was led by oil and gas exports, which support 89,530 jobs, according to data gathered by the US-China Business Council.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
As winter sets in, now is the perfect time to catch up on all your favorite shows and binge on the new seasons premiering soon.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The purge cycle involves over-exercising to purge excess calories consumed while binging.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who.
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Taylor Swift has long been known for surprising her fans with presents, whether going on a holiday gift-buying spree back in 2015, or donating funds to their GoFundMe campaigns over the years.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
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Three men from Europe were arrested in Wethersfield on Friday in connection with an ATM skimming spree in Hartford County, state police said.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 23 Dec. 2024
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But this wasn't the only hole-in-one family moment at the event this year.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Miocic was destroyed by Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 309.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Beyond just my daughter, me, and the occasional friend she’s seen drinking from an Owala, Amazon shoppers love the brand, too.Terri Peters, Parents, 16 Dec. 2024
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The American Heart Association (AHA) advises against the idea of starting to drink alcohol just to try to prevent heart disease.Peter Burke, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Feel the atmosphere exuding from the eclectic collection of characters gathered, from tourists to local drunks, all lorded over by the effervescent Jimenez.Longreads, Longreads, 19 Dec. 2024
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But the Christmas part of the episode is pretty funny, as Phoebe rings the bell to collect money for the Salvation Army in front of Macy’s (the prime spot!) and has to deal with drunks and people throwing trash in the kettle.Bob Sassone, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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The wedding weekend began with an intimate rehearsal dinner that transitioned into a large welcome party for guests who arrived into Mexico City the night before the wedding day.Shelby Wax, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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After the deluge of concerns, the party director said his office communicated with the local registrar of voters to gather information and get the facts straight before offering the detailed explanation.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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From there, a series of scenes — a late-night house party full of adults drinking and carousing, a cascade of tinsel falling off a Christmas tree, a playground fail — replicate a you-are-there feeling as a preadolescent named Elwood Curtis navigates the agonies and ecstasies of boyhood.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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Serving guests, some of them still carousing from the previous evening out, was never enough.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 19 July 2024
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Awards, previously invoked a 72-hour bender in explaining a career-jarring 2021 incident where he was caught on video shouting a racial slur at a friend.Christie D’Zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The end result is a little bit bubbly R&B, a little bit finger-picky Glen Campbell and a whole lot of pure Billie Eilish on a lovestruck bender.Chris Willman, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
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Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book The end of an era bash Kelce surprised the singer-songwriter with an end of an era bash last week.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Travis Kelce threw Swift an end of the Eras Tour bash.Bryan West, The Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Binge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binge. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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