indulge in
phrasal 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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While all these items will look and feel like a star — quite possibly one named Céline Dion — there are a number of other items in Tilbury’s 2025 Magic Gifting Universe to indulge in.
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
There are some unhealthy ways to manage negative affect, such as indulging in drugs and alcohol and using technology as a distraction.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
But Ma has been deftly drawn as a canny realist and problem solver—not the kind of person to indulge in daydreams.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
From rediscovering your own traditions to indulging in guilt-free rest, here’s how to make a solo season feel special, restorative, and full of meaning.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
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Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
There are some unhealthy ways to manage negative affect, such as indulging in drugs and alcohol and using technology as a distraction.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
But Ma has been deftly drawn as a canny realist and problem solver—not the kind of person to indulge in daydreams.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025
From rediscovering your own traditions to indulging in guilt-free rest, here’s how to make a solo season feel special, restorative, and full of meaning.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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