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as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe
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Recent Examples of imbibe
Those up for a nightcap have Eight Cigar Lounge, where event partner Cohiba will host a Cut and Light session while non-smokers can imbibe in an array of fine spirits complemented by an atmosphere redolent with pregame camaraderie.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Speaking of rum—Barbados is considered the birthplace of the spirit, after all—you’ll have ample opportunities to imbibe thanks to more than 1,500 watering holes.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Today, Morgan responded to some Good Morning Britain banter in which the show’s presenters jokingly suggested Morgan might have tripped after imbibing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Enjoy watching the players battle it out on a giant projector while imbibing a Dope AF lychee martini or PB&J Old Fashioned.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2026
Speaking of rum—Barbados is considered the birthplace of the spirit, after all—you’ll have ample opportunities to imbibe thanks to more than 1,500 watering holes.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2026
Today, Morgan responded to some Good Morning Britain banter in which the show’s presenters jokingly suggested Morgan might have tripped after imbibing.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Jan. 2026
Enjoy watching the players battle it out on a giant projector while imbibing a Dope AF lychee martini or PB&J Old Fashioned.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibe
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If so, drinking caffeine will only make both issues worse.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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Historic Olde Town Arvada is back with a monthly concerts-and-culture series featuring food, drink and kids’ activities on Grandview Avenue in Arvada.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The law, which will allow buildings as tall as 85 feet in areas zoned for single-family housing, will take effect July 1 only in areas with high incomes and strong amenities, where new housing is more easily absorbed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Most crashes on Florida roads involve two vehicles, with crumple zones, airbags, and seat belts absorbing the impact.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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As the mayor of Hammond sees it, Arlington Heights is where people wear tuxedos and sip Champagne.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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There’s also wine to be sipped at Hornby Heart Vineyard, and cider to be sampled at Fossil Beach Farm.—
Sara Harowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
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Energy efficiency and carbon reduction were a big part of the pitch, as terrestrial data centers gulp enormous amounts of power and millions of gallons of coolant water.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 Mar. 2026
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With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibe. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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