indulge in

verb

indulged in; indulging in; indulges in
Synonyms of indulge innext
: 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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Hook played Piper Ratliff, a college senior who must choose between walking a spiritual path and indulging in her privileged lifestyle, in The White Lotus Season 3. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 Butternut squash, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, figs, apples and pears are starting to fill the markets—because yes, fall is the season to indulge in abundant fruits and vegetables alongside our favorite meaty braises. Joe Sevier, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Sep. 2026 Colin Newman and Malka Spigel, formerly of post-punk legends Wire and Minimal Compact, respectively, have certainly earned the right to rest on their laurels, cruise on autopilot, follow their fancies, or indulge in score-settling. Reed Jackson, SPIN, 7 Sep. 2026 The group has released original music and has allowed Quaid to indulge in his love of rock ‘n’ roll alongside his film career. Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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