1
as in spree
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking
weekend binges are a serious problem at many colleges and universities
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2
as in romp
a time or instance of carefree fun
a shopping binge at the mall
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3
as in event
a social gathering
what should we wear to this binge at the country club?
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Recent Examples of binge
Judy Berman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead of binge watching a TV show, read a short story collection.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Alternating between Laura and Cherry’s stark perspectives adds to the fun of the series that begs to be binged.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Wright’s and Cooke’s appropriately scenery-chomping performances alone justify the binge.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Instead of binge watching a TV show, read a short story collection.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
Historically linked to meditation and traditional Japanese dining culture, today’s iterations are all about modern living needs that suit every whim—lounging while binging on the White Lotus reruns, creating a reading nook, or simply losing oneself in texts at the end of the day.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Alternating between Laura and Cherry’s stark perspectives adds to the fun of the series that begs to be binged.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binge
Noun
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Advertisement In the late 2000s, as the climate warmed further, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad loosened restrictions on well drilling and started another dam building spree.—
Nik Kowsar,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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When a chilling new spree of murders happens 37 years later, an older Georgia (Heather Mitchell) is pulled back into the nightmare.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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This event will be the first of three supermoons in 2025, with others in November and December.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Top 10 events in Cincinnati this weekend – Lions and pumpkins and beers (oh my).—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Plus, Howl at the Moon will offer Swiftie sips, such as the Lucky One Miss Peaches Seltzer, Through the Orange Door jello shots, a TS12 shot, and That’s Showbiz cocktails and drink buckets.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Loveland resident had just completed a school drop-off and was bringing a Caramel Dutch Bros drink home to his wife.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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In 1984, a 20-year-old woman named Kathleen Barry was killed in a drunk-driving crash, prompting legal reforms in Massachusetts.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Yes, that is not a way to clear herself from the problem of very publicly calling Shannon a drunk.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
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Despite the risks, Democratic strategists like James Carville believe the party is better positioned politically, noting that Republicans control both the House and the Senate, as well as the White House.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Public opinion has historically played a decisive role in shutdown fights, with voters often blaming the party seen as most intransigent.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many foreign attendees at San Fermín have no stomach for the spectacle and spend their early evenings carousing in local bars instead.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
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These increasingly crazed visitors spend their days lazing on the shore, drinking and eating, carousing with prostitutes, and abusing Rosa (played by B-movie actress Leonora Fani, who would also star in the equally notorious vacation film Giallo in Venice) for their own entertainment.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The story is about a technologically superior faction obsessed with developing a single, revolutionary new weapon, a complex space-time bender.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Most recently, the actor has reteamed with Lanthimos and his Kinds of Kindness co-star Emma Stone on Focus’ darkly comedic genre-bender Bugonia, which premiered at Venice and will be released in theaters on October 24.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of their wedding, Gomez celebrated her bachelorette party in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, while Blanco had his own bash in Las Vegas.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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But VIPs got a sneak peek at the minimalist haven at a private invite-only bash Thursday night as travel aficionados flocked to the new address to check out the wares in the space which spans more than 3,000-square feet.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Binge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binge. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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