imbibe

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as in to absorb
to take in (something liquid) through small openings plants can imbibe water through their roots

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Recent Examples of imbibe Bad Bunnies Coffee in Charleston, SC topped the list of places to comfortably imbibe caffeine while working. Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025 Southern Shores Coffee tempts java lovers with its bushwacker blend coffee; imbibe it hot or iced and grab a bag to take home. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025 Southern Shores Coffee tempts java lovers with its bushwacker blend coffee; imbibe it hot or iced and grab a bag to take home. Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2025 Early on, Romeo appears in the back of a black Cadillac pickup truck, imbibing a shot alongside Juliet, while another Romeo gets tattooed atop the neighboring SUV. Kristen Tauer, WWD, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for imbibe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibe
Verb
  • At school, nothing was more shameful to me than seeing my father drinking from the water fountain, sucking and gulping.
    Ottessa Moshfegh, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
  • At the first mention of the Trump’s name, Straus sighs and grabs her drink off the bar, taking a long sip.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Different molecules absorb light in different ways, and by analysing these absorption patterns – called spectra – scientists infer what chemicals are likely to be present.
    Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
  • Economists at JPMorgan have argued that many companies are absorbing the cost of the tariffs, for now.
    Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • For a glass of wine, stop by Carriage House Sundries to sip or pick up a bottle to enjoy in your room.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
  • Bonus points for a thoughtful zero-proof menu, complete with booze-free cocktails, lemonades and non-alcoholic wine, because everyone deserves something fun to sip under the stars.
    Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Read More: When to Go to the Emergency Room vs. Urgent Care Keeping your head above water can help reduce the likelihood of gulping down germs.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 23 May 2025
  • Astronomers have captured the clearest view to date of a massive young star gulping down swirling gas, offering a rare glimpse into how these cosmic titans grow to their enormous sizes.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 May 2025

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