indulge in
verb
indulged in; indulging in; indulges in
: to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper)
Both candidates have promised not to indulge in further personal attacks for the remainder of the campaign.
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When indulging in a sweet treat, be sure to drink plenty of water and pair it with hydrating foods.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
And Hinchcliffe indulged in his fair share of racial humor as well, with one particularly shocking joke about George Floyd that drew backlash online.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialties like pretzel sticks with warm beer cheese, sriracha aioli, and pub mustard, and pan-seared New Bedford scallops with Mozambique risotto.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
By instituting these categories, the Emmys have indulged in the false notion that there are only three kinds of reality shows.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
And Hinchcliffe indulged in his fair share of racial humor as well, with one particularly shocking joke about George Floyd that drew backlash online.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 13 May 2026
Cozy up to the brick fireplace and indulge in house specialties like pretzel sticks with warm beer cheese, sriracha aioli, and pub mustard, and pan-seared New Bedford scallops with Mozambique risotto.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
By instituting these categories, the Emmys have indulged in the false notion that there are only three kinds of reality shows.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 May 2026
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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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