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as in sprees
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking
weekend binges are a serious problem at many colleges and universities
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as in festivities
a time or instance of carefree fun
a shopping binge at the mall
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as in events
a social gathering
what should we wear to this binge at the country club?
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Recent Examples of binges
Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Fiedler, who was the co-Continental League Player of the Year along with Chaparral's All-Colorado junior guard Luke Howery, had his scoring binges fueled by his ability to draw fouls.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
This Dell 14-inch laptop is the ultimate no-drama partner for my daily hustle and my late-night binges.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Basic, uniform lighting can make even the best TV binges and movie nights feel a bit flat, video games less sensory-rich, and parties low-energy.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
The compound works, and while her gluttonous binges become increasingly uncontrolled — filmed by James and DP Charlie Sarroff like woozy Francis Bacon images — her weight keeps plummeting.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Waldo’s digital shopping cart — and McCurdy’s brusque descriptions of her late-night binges — highlight the gaping, cavernous maw of her wants.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2026
Epic Words With Friends sessions or productive Wikipedia binges clearly fall in the less-problematic camp.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
If binges are a risk, a teen and parent can partner and go through the buffet line and then switch plates with each other, so that the parent is keeping the child or adolescent’s portions appropriate.
—Dr. Ellen S. Rome, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
There are few things more luxurious than a handsome couch or chair, but there’s no need to forgo the Netflix binges with a bowl of buttery popcorn or make the kids sit on the floor.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
Twice, there’s been no need for the daily Mountain Dew and Coca-Cola binges, the chance at discovering a new offensive wrinkle that the Broncos’ head man’s eyes glued to tape until the wee morning.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
That total wasn’t built on epic reading binges or monastic retreats.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Fiedler, who was the co-Continental League Player of the Year along with Chaparral's All-Colorado junior guard Luke Howery, had his scoring binges fueled by his ability to draw fouls.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
This Dell 14-inch laptop is the ultimate no-drama partner for my daily hustle and my late-night binges.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Basic, uniform lighting can make even the best TV binges and movie nights feel a bit flat, video games less sensory-rich, and parties low-energy.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Feb. 2026
The compound works, and while her gluttonous binges become increasingly uncontrolled — filmed by James and DP Charlie Sarroff like woozy Francis Bacon images — her weight keeps plummeting.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Waldo’s digital shopping cart — and McCurdy’s brusque descriptions of her late-night binges — highlight the gaping, cavernous maw of her wants.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2026
Epic Words With Friends sessions or productive Wikipedia binges clearly fall in the less-problematic camp.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
If binges are a risk, a teen and parent can partner and go through the buffet line and then switch plates with each other, so that the parent is keeping the child or adolescent’s portions appropriate.
—Dr. Ellen S. Rome, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
In 1945, Claire and Frank finally take a real honeymoon in Inverness, where Claire basically binges info on Scottish Highlander history and the Battle of Culloden thanks to Frank nerding out.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
There are few things more luxurious than a handsome couch or chair, but there’s no need to forgo the Netflix binges with a bowl of buttery popcorn or make the kids sit on the floor.
—Michael Y. Park, Architectural Digest, 13 Jan. 2026
Twice, there’s been no need for the daily Mountain Dew and Coca-Cola binges, the chance at discovering a new offensive wrinkle that the Broncos’ head man’s eyes glued to tape until the wee morning.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 4 Dec. 2025
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
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The surge in pink slips started in 2023, when companies that had gone on hiring sprees during the COVID-19 pandemic began to cut back.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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This is also the kind of transit that inspires spontaneous wellness kicks, organization sprees or maybe even a standing desk purchase.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Nobody knows how often adverse events occur, said Kristen Nixon, a Johns Hopkins University researcher who has studied posts about weight loss drugs on Reddit, a popular online forum.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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McCormick has booked several authors already for events at the bookshop, including local author Angela Cervantes, who has written three books for American Girl.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Assuming that the account in her journal is true, her father goes out and drinks himself into a ‘paralytic’ state.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
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All of us kept an eye out for drunks, who tipped better.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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The movie follows a group of petty cheats, liars and drunks who are duped by nefarious opportunists who visit their crumbling town.—
John Penner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Those looking for a special Saturday ritual will delight in the seasonal tea that takes place in the lobby lounge for parties of six or less.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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In Seattle, Nordstrom will support Summer of Sports at Westlake Park – a free, open-to-the-public outdoor viewing destination with a Nordstrom VIP area, marquee matchups and food and drink, including watch parties on each of the tournament’s six Seattle match dates.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Go on fungi-finding forays with truffle-sniffing dogs at the Oregon Truffle Festival, or attend epicurean bashes like Alt Wine Fest, Queer Wine Fest, AAPI Food & Wine Festival, and the International Pinot Noir Celebration.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Since 2000, she's reigned as Queen of Halloween with her extravagant bashes.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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This year’s celebrations include main events in Los Angeles on June 14, Chicago on June 20 and 21, San Francisco on June 27 and New York on June 28.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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SoFlo Festivals, Fairs & Festivities gives you a monthly look ahead to celebrations throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Silk pillowcases may also help extend the lifespan of blowouts, reduce bedhead, and create a smoother overall appearance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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This hot-air brush claims to give salon-level blowouts easily and quickly at home.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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