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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This is the fourth Christmas professional baker Michelle Tobiason has indulged in an eye-popping passion project of building huge gingerbread replicas of historic Kansas City buildings.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
This broad growth is driven by consumers’ propensity to indulge in feel-good luxuries amid today’s economic uncertainty and downturns.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
The holidays are known to be a source of stress, between traveling, preparing for family gatherings and indulging in lots of food and drinks.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Although chic home clothes are a year-round luxury, there’s something extra-cozy about indulging in some new styles as temperatures drop.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2025
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Dec. 2025
This broad growth is driven by consumers’ propensity to indulge in feel-good luxuries amid today’s economic uncertainty and downturns.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
The holidays are known to be a source of stress, between traveling, preparing for family gatherings and indulging in lots of food and drinks.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Although chic home clothes are a year-round luxury, there’s something extra-cozy about indulging in some new styles as temperatures drop.
—Avery Matera, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2025
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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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