binges 1 of 2

plural of binge

binges

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verb

present tense third-person singular of binge
as in drinks
to take part in drunken revelry a program designed to educate college students about the dangers of bingeing

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of binges
Noun
Through countless binges and marathons, the NBC sitcom has built up a fan devotion that borders on religious. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025 Late-night YouTube binges, private DMs and social media posts could trigger a red flag on some dashboard. The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Still grieving the death of his wife and the imprisonment of his son, Brandis binges on booze but possesses a sharp and intuitive mind, even if his family life is in disarray. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025 The ascendant Swiftian feminism is mixed with a couple of cutesy animal sidekicks, binges of instant ramyeon, anime stylization, and ass-kicking action sequences. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for binges
Noun
  • The 23-year-old had spent the year of 2025 making a name for himself, with historic solos—and soloing sprees—from Alaska to Patagonia.
    Maya Silver, Outside, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe the economy is just right-sizing, with companies returning to more normal employee head-counts after recent hiring sprees.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The shortages have impacted 911 call response times and have left officers feeling burdened and overworked, often having to sacrifice personal time to cover events and political rallies, Redford has said in previous interviews with The Charlotte Observer.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Gatlin also used Foundation funds to pay for Apple AirPods, laptops and backpacks for back-to-school events hosted by a Riceboro religious group, which had no links to the Foundation, except Gatlin.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.
    John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
  • All three of us were also exposed to a family of chemicals called bisphenols, present in electronics, car parts, toys, household appliances, receipts, water pipes and the linings of metal food and drinks cans.
    Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Stars such as LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, as well as Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh all found their forever person while one or both parties were married.
    Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • What To Know The Terminator star said his proposal would combine ideas supported by both parties.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This legendary German restaurant is throwing three Oktoberfest bashes.
    John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Even with a series of backyard bashes, the box office returns can be dry.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There were celebrations on the streets of Tel Aviv and Gaza as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners were released.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, the attic is even rumored to still hold Secret Service tape from one of Reagan’s inauguration celebrations held here.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Many of the games in the series have been blowouts, and Boise State jumped to a 10-0 lead Saturday night while stifling New Mexico’s offense, which had one first down in the first quarter.
    Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 12 Oct. 2025
  • These days, softer blowouts with a hint of curl are her default.
    Anneke Knot, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • His favorite target was receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who set a franchise record with 16 receptions.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Jaylen Warren tallied 127 yards on the ground as well as 31 air yards on four catches, while Freiermuth had his breakout game this season with 111 yards on five receptions.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025

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“Binges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binges. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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