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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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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
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
The boys were on a big Michael Jackson music video binge for a while, which was a tricky situation.
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Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Adulting right doesn’t mean giving up your late-night movie binges.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Noun
DeLauter embarked on a historic home run binge the first week of the season, carrying the lineup through a daunting opening trip to Seattle and Los Angeles.
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Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
The boys were on a big Michael Jackson music video binge for a while, which was a tricky situation.
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Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
28 May 2026
Verb
The World Cup an event to binge watch starting with Thursday’s opening game.
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Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
Adulting right doesn’t mean giving up your late-night movie binges.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binge
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The charges stem from a March 15 crime spree in southeast Portland that prosecutors said targeted four women.
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And Louis, perhaps exhausted from his spree of bouts, but also perhaps looking past Schmeling, hadn’t trained much.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Boggi Milano, which will also be the official licensee of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, is a fitting partner to the global sporting event.
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Staying hydrated is also key, so make sure to drink plenty of water.
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The Tartan Army finally made it to Fenway, a sort of Loch Ness Monster meeting the Green Monstah, in time to watch the Texas Rangers beat the Red Sox 6-4, apparently drinking the Hub dry.
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The Burgess Park/Blessington Street Basin spin is easy duty really compared to the Finsbury Park/Ranelagh Gardens spin, where I was laid out once like a drunk for a good half hour.
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Dan, the big blond, kicks every drunk that comes near him.
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Although unaffiliated with a specific party, protesters are almost universally calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
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But for an entree fit for a holiday party, look toward pasta salad.
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Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).
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Bethany takes the explosive event as a sign to reunite with her old girlfriend Nel (Lena Góra), and carouse across lofts, clubs, and back alleys, leaving her erstwhile partner stranded.
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The film follows two middle-aged friends who swear each drink is their last, only to go on a bender across the Italian countryside with a shy architecture student.
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Elfman’s feature directorial debut was the genre-bender Next Exit, which premiered at Tribeca and was released in theaters by Magnolia Pictures.
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The Twin Cities Irish Fest, formerly known as the Irish Fair of Minnesota, is hosting a block party bash as a celebration of the local Irish community and a fundraiser for the annual August festival.
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The Knicks’ parade was the 210th, coming after a bash for the WNBA’s New York Liberty in 2024.
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“Binge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binge. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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