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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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Those seeking tranquility can indulge in sunset spa treatments or private beachside dining under a canopy of Southern Hemisphere stars. Suzy Mercien-Ferol, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2025 After a weekend of Thanksgiving fun, Cyber Monday is the perfect excuse to sit back, relax, and indulge in a little retail therapy. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025 Or, indulge in frozen sweet treats from the comfort of your home with the ever-popular Ninja Creami. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 Thanksgiving is a time to get together with loved ones, indulge in a big meal and spend quality time. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indulge in

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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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