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jamboree

noun

ˌjam-bə-ˈrē

Definition of jamboree

as in spree

a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking he was a bit remorseful when he returned to the farm after his jamboree in town

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Recent Examples of jamboree Boy Scout jamborees and women’s marches. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026 This fall, as the season approached, the Cyclones played in a jamboree, featuring half-court scrimmage games with other college teams. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026 Gather up your pals for a juke-joint jamboree, then read on for a list of the biggest snubs and surprises of the 98th Oscars. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2026 Netflix often has a healthy contingent on the Lido, and Fincher’s last film (also for Netflix), The Killer, launched at the Italian jamboree, while two of his last five films debuted at the New York Film Festival. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jamboree

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Analysts argued that the potential benefits from this year's acquisition spree, which was funded by Lilly's GLP-1 windfall, are being underestimated by the market.

— Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
The random shooting spree killed 10 people and terrorized the entire Washington, DC, area for three weeks.

— USA Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of spree

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In the beginning, the team largely focused on fatal drunk-driving cases, Cherney said.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Every day, approximately 32 people in the United States are killed in drunk-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of drunk

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The panelists also said the weekly release of TV episodes, bucking Netflix’s general convention of releasing full seasons in a binge-drop, was something that resonated with viewers.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
Her murder binge doesn’t feel ethically complex; her homicidal ventures are just nefarious.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of binge

Noun

Introduced as Superman’s younger, wilder cousin, Kara prefers going on interplanetary benders to fighting for truth, justice and a better tomorrow.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
In other words, his 40-goal breakout wasn’t reliant on a fluky, sky-high shooting percentage bender; his one-of-one ability to manufacture shots gives him a very high floor as a goal scorer.

— Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of bender

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