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as in absorbent
able to soak up liquids especially readily special drying cloths that are so bibulous that they can absorb 10 times their weight in water

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as in drunken
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages a campaign to make the bibulous fraternity brother a collegiate archetype of the past

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Recent Examples of bibulous From that bibulous beginning, Mr. Epstein became a driving force behind the Library of America, which published its first books in 1979. Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2022 But how differently would the Iron Lady have handled Brexit or Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU’s bibulous president? Philip Delves Broughton, WSJ, 16 Nov. 2018 Aside from his bibulous peculiarities, Old Roy is generous, brave, courteous and a keen lover of fun. John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Jan. 2018 Old-school voters expecting him to reinstate the fading habit of the long and bibulous lunch may have to wait. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 9 May 2017
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Adjective
  • The tablet is highly absorbent, helping hold menstrual blood in place and reduce spills, which is one of the biggest challenges users face when removing menstrual cups.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Considerations Before Starting Wood is absorbent, and moisture in the air from pots of boiling water and steamy entrees can cause wood cabinets to expand and contract.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Welcome back to everyone’s favorite drunken advice column.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The intense coddling and dysfunction within the family come to a head at the end of the show opener when a drunken Paul crashes a boat, killing his best friend’s girlfriend, Mallory (Madeline Popovich), and injuring all on board.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Formulated with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and the same botanical oil blend as Weleda’s iconic Skin Food Original Ultra-Rich Cream, this milky mist refreshes thirsty skin during both dry winter days and long afternoons spent in stale office air.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Mammoth Music and Arts Festival Arrive to Mammoth Music and Arts Festival hungry, thirsty and ready to rock.
    Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Bibulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibulous. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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