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as in absorbent
able to soak up liquids especially readily special drying cloths that are so bibulous that they can absorb 10 times their weight in water

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as in drunken
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages a campaign to make the bibulous fraternity brother a collegiate archetype of the past

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Recent Examples of bibulous From that bibulous beginning, Mr. Epstein became a driving force behind the Library of America, which published its first books in 1979. Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2022 Aside from his bibulous peculiarities, Old Roy is generous, brave, courteous and a keen lover of fun. John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Jan. 2018 But how differently would the Iron Lady have handled Brexit or Jean-Claude Juncker, the EU’s bibulous president? Philip Delves Broughton, WSJ, 16 Nov. 2018 Aside from his bibulous peculiarities, Old Roy is generous, brave, courteous and a keen lover of fun. John MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Jan. 2018 Old-school voters expecting him to reinstate the fading habit of the long and bibulous lunch may have to wait. Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 9 May 2017
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Adjective
  • Prevent oil stains on concrete by using absorbent mats under cars and yard equipment in the garage to catch any leaks, and keep vehicles maintained so oil leaks won't be a problem.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
  • Egyptian cotton is slightly heavier but much more absorbent.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • She was convicted of drunken driving and sentenced to one year of probation.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Afterward, the green curry or drunken noodles are a more indulgent way to celebrate.
    Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, neither Silva nor Barbosa delivered the moments the crowd was thirsty to see.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • This ultra-lightweight spray delivers a burst of moisture from hyaluronic acid and glycerin, while red algae extract helps soothe and smooth dry, thirsty skin.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Aug. 2025

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“Bibulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bibulous. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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