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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Key Takeaways Unhealthy evening habits, such as consuming heavy meals, indulging in sweets, or exercising late in the day, can disrupt metabolism and hinder weight loss.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the sea lions’ greatest crime is indulging in salmon that humans would rather be feasting on.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps that’s why some folks indulge in the annual polar bear plunge into Lake Michigan in Waukegan to start off the new year.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The day is used to indulge in the traditional Polish-style doughnuts.
—Jelissa Burns, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the sea lions’ greatest crime is indulging in salmon that humans would rather be feasting on.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Perhaps that’s why some folks indulge in the annual polar bear plunge into Lake Michigan in Waukegan to start off the new year.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The day is used to indulge in the traditional Polish-style doughnuts.
—Jelissa Burns, Freep.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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