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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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
Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The weekly release schedule means the full season will not be available for binge-watching on day one.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
People subscribe to and binge multi-hour-long conversations.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
After the delay, Scheffler enjoyed a back-nine birdie binge, with a five on eight holes.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The weekly release schedule means the full season will not be available for binge-watching on day one.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Most often, chairs are a tool for sedentary tasks, like working at a computer, eating dinner, or binging Netflix.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026
People subscribe to and binge multi-hour-long conversations.
—Big Think, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binge
Noun
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Then, in the summer transfer window, the club went on their largest spree ever, spending over £400million in fees, moves which naturally engendered sizeable salaries for the players signed.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trader Joe’s has been on an expansion spree.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The event features a diverse lineup of live music and art along with food, craft beverages and art installations.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Justin Gaethje, lightweight interim champion — Coming off an upset of Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 in January to claim the interim belt, Gaethje will face Ilia Topuria in the main event of the UFC White House card on June 14.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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Police are urging anyone with information to contact investigators, emphasizing that underage individuals who were drinking will not face penalties for coming forward.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Food and drink The food throughout Vietnam is fantastic and is a huge reason to visit the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her decision was to get behind the wheel drunk.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Amidst the drunk, half-naked and lascivious troupe, Father Vincent O’Keeffe, in his dark black suit and pasty bald pate, strikes an incongruous figure.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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The grandiose space’s massive stage and high-caliber lighting rigs promise extravagant parties and ceremonies that will light up the city’s social calendar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brimming with stone and natural light, the interior is calming yet possesses grandeur worthy of glamorous parties.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The team were meek in defeat, but after a weekend carousing and communing in central London, Newcastle fans arrived at Wembley with a collective hangover.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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But that doesn’t add much beyond three crusty Báthory ancestors carousing drunkenly in their coffins.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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But on the other hand, a rehab center for alcoholics doesn’t fold because one of its participants goes on a bender.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The first day of the tournament is also sort of like going on a casino bender.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the morning after the Oscars, some celebrities opted to post chicer shots snapped at Guy Oseary and Madonna’s annual bash rather than the disappointing red carpet pics from VF.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Mar. 2026
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Step behind the velvet rope with candids from photographer Hunter Abrams, get the scoop from inside the bash with our dishy behind-the-scenes party report, take a bite with an insider view from the dinner Vanity Fair hosted during the ceremony, and much, much more.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Binge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binge. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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