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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An expert practitioner of the spiritual sequel, Richard Linklater especially indulges in the delight of crafting movies that rhyme with each other. Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 The training campground held several activities for the youngsters to indulge in during practice. Rashad Alexander august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026 Play a game of golf on a course laid out on the valley floor, visit a concert hall that brings full orchestras into the mountains, or indulge in mountain dining that has quietly earned its Michelin stars. Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Grab a bite at one of the nearby seafood restaurants or indulge in the property’s on-site sauna. Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 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 13 Aug. 2026.

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