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as in sips
to swallow in liquid form
an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe
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Recent Examples of imbibes
This is important – just think about the difference between a smartphone that sits in your pocket, and a pair of glasses that automatically imbibes all of the information from your field of vision, every moment of every day.
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibes
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Soothing botanicals, such as aloe vera and chamomile, keep the skin comfortable as the mask refines pores and absorbs excess oil.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Easily digestible, meaning your body breaks it down and absorbs it efficiently.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
28 Sep. 2025
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At a casual pub in Windsor, Levy orders a Guinness and drinks none of it, while William orders a sweet cider and drinks one quarter of it.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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When a person drinks from that source, the cycle repeats.—
Michal Ruprecht,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Imbibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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