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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As the cameras zoom in on a fuming Jerry Jones and the guys in the booth note that the title drought is now in its 30th year, many of us at home will indulge in a little taste of schadenfreude. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026 This week in metro Atlanta, check out the first West Midtown Restaurant Week, celebrate 100 years of the Ponce City Market building and indulge in gluten-free foods at Monday Night Brewing’s Gluten Freedom Fest. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Amateur humiliation content has become widespread on the internet, giving Americans more opportunities than ever to indulge in gleeful disgust or righteous outrage. — Daniel Lachance, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 For more remote beauty, the islands of Admiralty, Baranof, and Chichagof give you the chance to indulge in natural hot springs—along with all the fjords, glaciers, and waterfalls in between. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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