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as in sipping
to swallow in liquid form
an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe
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as in drinking
to take in (something liquid) through small openings
plants can imbibe water through their roots
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Recent Examples of imbibing
Guests who prefer imbibing to detoxing can also book cigar-rolling workshops, wine and rum tastings, and even personalized private dinners in Le Cave, which is the oldest wine cellar in the region and down the stairs from L’Oursin.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
With Vuckovich on the cusp of his 90th birthday, the seven-decade spread between the pianist and Tang embodies jazz’s crucial generational reach, with young players imbibing essential seasoning via direct contact with veteran masters.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
One need not be a fan of marijuana to realize the dangers of stripping constitutional rights from Americans for imbibing legal products.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The poll also suggested that members of Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, were imbibing far less than the generations that preceded them, reinforcing a wealth of anecdotal evidence from bar and club owners that twentysomethings just aren’t enamored of drinking culture.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 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
Watch parties at pubs, breweries, and places of imbibing across North America will be tuned in for the draw.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Millennials and Gen Xers saw a 14-point fall in the last year alone, with just 56 percent of them now imbibing.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
With Vuckovich on the cusp of his 90th birthday, the seven-decade spread between the pianist and Tang embodies jazz’s crucial generational reach, with young players imbibing essential seasoning via direct contact with veteran masters.
—Andrew Gilbert, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
One need not be a fan of marijuana to realize the dangers of stripping constitutional rights from Americans for imbibing legal products.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The poll also suggested that members of Gen Z, those born between 1997 and 2012, were imbibing far less than the generations that preceded them, reinforcing a wealth of anecdotal evidence from bar and club owners that twentysomethings just aren’t enamored of drinking culture.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 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
Watch parties at pubs, breweries, and places of imbibing across North America will be tuned in for the draw.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
Millennials and Gen Xers saw a 14-point fall in the last year alone, with just 56 percent of them now imbibing.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibing
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After sipping on drink after drink, our testers selected seven sips that bubbled up above the rest.—
Sonal Dutt,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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The Princess of Wales has been seen sipping bubbly on the sidelines of Prince William’s polo matches.—
Mathilde Engelmann,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Danny is, once again, drinking and trying to hide it.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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In the 1990s, the soft drink company ran a promotion and a Super Bowl commercial that featured the Harrier as a prize for accumulating 7 million points by drinking Pepsi products.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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This viral anti-slip slow feeder lick bowl helps prevent gulping and bloating, while keeping your dogs entertained for longer with a healthy, fun challenge.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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Yes, gulping the liquid the night before was an ordeal — try drinking three liters of anything in three hours, going to sleep, then waking up six hours later for one final liter.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In this, the mechanophore bonds selectively break under force, absorbing energy while keeping the surrounding area stable.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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Dravecky is talented and confident on the puck, absorbing pressure well and completely unafraid to try things.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Imbibing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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