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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Your Name Here often indulges in such existential pessimism.
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Days were spent in our private heated pool, at the spa, cruising around the property in our golf buggy, shopping, and indulging in the delicious cuisine of chef Fulvio Pierangelini.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
For something sweet, indulge in the famous gooey butter cake–a local specialty—from Park Avenue Coffee.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Key lime pie has been enjoyed by locals in Key West for over 100 years, which means bootleggers and Ernest Hemingway both (most likely) indulged in the sweet-tart treat.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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Robert Rubsam, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Days were spent in our private heated pool, at the spa, cruising around the property in our golf buggy, shopping, and indulging in the delicious cuisine of chef Fulvio Pierangelini.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
For something sweet, indulge in the famous gooey butter cake–a local specialty—from Park Avenue Coffee.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 29 Dec. 2025
Key lime pie has been enjoyed by locals in Key West for over 100 years, which means bootleggers and Ernest Hemingway both (most likely) indulged in the sweet-tart treat.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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