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as in fling
a time or instance of carefree fun
went on a spending spree
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as in binge
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking
after a lifetime of self-destructive sprees, the poet Dylan Thomas died at last of an alcoholic overdose
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Recent Examples of spree
His killing spree lasted five years before he was caught on July 14, 2021, in connection with the deaths of two boys ages 12 and 13, The Washington Post reported.
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
According to the charges, Payton’s crime spree before the double-fatal crash was caught on surveillance video.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
Similar compound-building sprees are playing out in Aspen, the Hamptons, and Los Angeles, where Saghian and other moguls have pieced together trophy properties into massive private domains.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The school attack, which terrified students and parents, capped a violent spree that left at least three people dead and more than a dozen others wounded across the city.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
According to the charges, Payton’s crime spree before the double-fatal crash was caught on surveillance video.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 5 Sep. 2025
Similar compound-building sprees are playing out in Aspen, the Hamptons, and Los Angeles, where Saghian and other moguls have pieced together trophy properties into massive private domains.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
The school attack, which terrified students and parents, capped a violent spree that left at least three people dead and more than a dozen others wounded across the city.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spree
Noun
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During the show, Taylor receives evidence from Dakota's former fling Jenna, who reveals text messages proving Dakota had lied about their relationship.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Following Carrie's breakup with Aiden Shaw (John Corbett), the two had a brief fling before Duncan returned to London.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Wright’s and Cooke’s appropriately scenery-chomping performances alone justify the binge.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Watch the entire Toxic Trait video series in a single binge session for a full rundown of the skeletons living in all different celebs’ closets.—
Rachel Jacoby Zoldan,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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But no matter who did what, Solo is a pretty entertaining, sometimes inspired lark that imagines how Han Solo (a really quite fine Alden Ehrenreich) met Chewbacca and Lando.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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No live organism can continue for long to exist sanely under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids are supposed, by some, to dream.—
Kevin Dickinson,
Big Think,
8 Aug. 2025
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Charlie Sheen once piloted a jet drunk.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Stray Bullets • In this week’s post-credits scene, Adrian removes the pants of the drunk, sleeping John Economos and plants a tender kiss on his forehead.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The senior captain racked up 19 carries for 103 yards rushing, finishing with four touchdowns as Gloucester registered a convincing 42-20 romp of Falmouth.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Smith accounted for 44 of the yards, but Bowdy got the score on a 14-yard romp up the middle.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Sheen recalls an 18-hour nosebleed from one cocaine bender that caused a problem when shooting a scene.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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In my many decades of dealing with the city and state, this proposal ranks right up there as one of the all-time mind benders.—
Donna Frye,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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The park is a tiny idyll full of captivating panoramas, peaceful bird-watching, and stunning views.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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Rather than the literal pressure-cooker environment of Masterchef or the countryside idyll of the Great British Bake Off, Gastronauts takes joy in messing around, bringing a serious dedication to the outrageously silly challenges.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
18 Aug. 2025
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But to say — as some Panthers fans are doing these days — that he should immediately be traded or is a complete draft bust is an over-exaggeration.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the cover image of the carousel, Sweeney posed solo on a rock formation set in the middle of a body of water while wearing a cleavage-baring one-piece black swimsuit with a zipper detail at her bust and black shades.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Spree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spree. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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