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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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Recent Examples of binge
Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The boys were on a big Michael Jackson music video binge for a while, which was a tricky situation.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 28 May 2026
Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Audiences had binged Tiger King in 2020, following the lead-up to Joe Exotic’s conviction for hiring someone to kill Carole Baskin, his competitor in the big cat world.
—Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
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Noun
Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
The boys were on a big Michael Jackson music video binge for a while, which was a tricky situation.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 28 May 2026
Verb
Instead of inserting full news archives into its app, Spotify has strategically focused on the kind of stories its target audience is already likely to binge, such as deep dives into music, pop culture, entertainment and tech.
—Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Audiences had binged Tiger King in 2020, following the lead-up to Joe Exotic’s conviction for hiring someone to kill Carole Baskin, his competitor in the big cat world.
—Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binge
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On top of doggedly tracking a serial killer whose murder spree started decades earlier, our shrewd heroine uncovers a tangled workplace conspiracy that's as sinister as her prime suspect's motives.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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Kenya is in the middle of a $45 billion investment spree on airports, ports, rail, and industrial zones, creating multiyear financing needs and transaction advisory fee opportunities.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The lawsuit claims that, in letters sent in April, the school district reported investigating the incidents and substantiating the events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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On Sunday, after Scotland won against Haiti in their first World Cup game, Scottish fans celebrated drinking so much beer that some Boston bars ran out.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Singer Bradley Nowell drunk-steered his band through sordid anthems, crashing through references to classic ska and dancehall songs, shouting out Rudimentary Peni and Geto Boys, and re-setting the murder ballads and drug sprees of outlaw country in suburban California.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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But Peter Grossman described characterizations of his wife driving drunk, racing and hitting the boys after going as fast as 82 mph in a 45-mph zone as inaccurate.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Vegas pulled Carter Hart with about three minutes to go, officially entering desperation mode, but nothing worked, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored an empty-netter to start the party.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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Pre‑game party draws thousands Netherlands soccer fans gathered outside Choctaw Stadium for a pre‑game celebration with live music, a DJ, and entertainment.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Bethany takes the explosive event as a sign to reunite with her old girlfriend Nel (Lena Góra), and carouse across lofts, clubs, and back alleys, leaving her erstwhile partner stranded.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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As New York wakes up from its two-day weekend bender to a glorious Monday with their Knicks as NBA champions, Wright is only now emerging from his own personal media blockade.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Lost soon evolved from a standard survival tale into a twisty mind-bender with various mysteries woven throughout its six seasons, from the Others to the Dharma Initiative to the onset of time travel.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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There was no ticker-tape bash for the New York Jets' 1970 Super Bowl win, which came days after such a parade honored the Apollo 8 astronauts ' historic orbit around the moon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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But some of his supporters who gathered at a Buffalo Wild Wings here to watch his UFC birthday bash were skeptical.—
Hannah Knowles,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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“Binge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binge. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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