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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
Dylan Thomas, Jack Kerouac and Bob Dylan all imbibed at the storied watering hole, which opened in 1880.
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John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
How to Manage: To manage a lack of sleep from alcohol, either eliminate it from your diet or consume moderately during the day, making sure to stop imbibing well before your bedtime.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
It was also thought to have divine power as both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo said they were heavenly inspired upon imbibing an infusion made from its leaves.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 23 Nov. 2024
The majority of commenters agreed that the guest broke no etiquette rules and had no obligation to imbibe.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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John Freeman Gill, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
How to Manage: To manage a lack of sleep from alcohol, either eliminate it from your diet or consume moderately during the day, making sure to stop imbibing well before your bedtime.
—Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
It was also thought to have divine power as both Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo said they were heavenly inspired upon imbibing an infusion made from its leaves.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 23 Nov. 2024
The majority of commenters agreed that the guest broke no etiquette rules and had no obligation to imbibe.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibe
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Neighbors called the residents of the apartment where Portillo was found dead problem tenants who were known to drink excessively and act rowdy.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Angelle’s go-to drink for this month is an Orange Brûlée.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2025
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The rice is cooked perfectly and absorbs all the flavors of the broth and the cream of chicken mixture; the milk also helps to add an extra element of creaminess to the dish.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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The veteran coach believes one of the most difficult parts of the job for a rookie is absorbing the vast menu of third-down fronts and pressure packages defenses use to fluster passers.—
Nick Kosmider,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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As tea was poured, blown on, then sipped, gingerly.—
Han Ong,
The New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2025
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Here, guests can dine at the Cantina Restaurant for brunch and sip cocktails at the adjacent Le Club Bacan.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2025
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As stock, a snakehead of an air intake protrudes from the right side of the motor, ready to gulp down oxygen for use in the Milwaukee-Eight’s twin furnaces.—
William Roberson,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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For each correct answer, gulp a nip of Dr. McGillicuddy’s Wild Grape.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 July 2024
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“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibe. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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