imbibed

past tense of imbibe

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of imbibed Bullock, Kidman and their co-stars imbibed real booze while filming the memorable midnight margaritas scene. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2026 Drinks and subpar nachos will be shared beneath the musty rafters of the tavern where the surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon once imbibed. — Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 Throughout the day, this can create numerous situations where drinks such as coffee/iced coffee, energy drinks, or alcohol are imbibed. — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 While the amount of alcohol imbibed declined in 49 of the 50 states, Nevada bucked the trend. — Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibed
Verb
  • Allowing tea to cool until it can be sipped comfortably can prevent burns and could help preserve its potential cardiovascular benefits.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Under glittering chandeliers, pros like Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, Leylah Fernandez, and Maria Sakkari played showcase matches as spectators sipped from Champagne flutes.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The group drank alcohol and used a series of drugs — including cocaine and Xanax from the dark web, prosecutors say.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Her mother drank from the water bottle and realized there was a sour taste, sparking suspicions her water was being tampered with.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • That public has continually widened its gullet and gulped.
    — Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Many years had passed since Caity Maple, a Sacramento councilmember, gulped down orange juice.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nicotine pouches contain nicotine, flavorings and other ingredients, with nicotine absorbed through the gums and lining of the mouth.
    — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The fields and forests are green because green is the slice of visible light not absorbed for photosynthesis.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

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“Imbibed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibed. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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