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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And Friday emerged as the universal day to indulge in self-care, confirming that winding down before the weekend is a global wellness ritual. Ciara Lucas, SELF, 10 Dec. 2025 Starting almost 10 years ago, the family made trips to the mountains to indulge in all the winter wonderland activities, often sharing their adventures on Instagram. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 Book one as a home base for hitting the ski resorts or just stay in and indulge in your very own Tahoe retreat. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2025 Here, guests can relax in its sauna area, which includes a Finnish outdoor sauna, bio-sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool, and ice fountain, its relaxation rooms (one of which is filled with water beds to snooze in), and treatment rooms for anyone hoping to indulge in a massage or facial. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 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 13 Dec. 2025.

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