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as in spree
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking
weekend binges are a serious problem at many colleges and universities
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as in romp
a time or instance of carefree fun
a shopping binge at the mall
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as in event
a social gathering
what should we wear to this binge at the country club?
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Recent Examples of binge
Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Instead of a lean eight-episode binge drop and a moody antihero, the medical drama rolls out 15-episode seasons, one a week, full of lofty ideals and heroic characters fighting the good fight.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Subscribers can binge all four previous seasons on the popular streaming service now to catch up on all the space action!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
By 18, O’Rourke was a binge and blackout drinker and regularly used drugs including cocaine, amphetamines and barbiturates.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Instead of a lean eight-episode binge drop and a moody antihero, the medical drama rolls out 15-episode seasons, one a week, full of lofty ideals and heroic characters fighting the good fight.
—Jennifer Silverman, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 1945, Claire and Frank finally take a real honeymoon in Inverness, where Claire basically binges info on Scottish Highlander history and the Battle of Culloden thanks to Frank nerding out.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2026
Subscribers can binge all four previous seasons on the popular streaming service now to catch up on all the space action!
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for binge
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During the buying spree, the company surpassed BlackRock’s popular Bitcoin ETF in total Bitcoin holdings.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Police response and pressure to stop the spree The LAPD has increased patrols, deployed air support and license plate readers, and expanded coordination across units in response to the spike.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our Consider This event takes place on Thursday, May 7 on the Universal lot, with a reception to follow at the Peacock Grill.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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Started drinking a gallon of No-Cal diet soda a day for ten years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Food and drink On the ground floor, Muse Bistro + Bar handles all-day dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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His own father, a crippled, cantankerous drunk, has been a source of shame to him.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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His endless threats, coupled with his waves of cussing, make Trump sound like a drunk in a bar looking for a fight.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The plan, conveyed through mediators in Pakistan to break a stalemate with Washington, calls for extending the ceasefire so the parties can work toward a permanent end to the fighting, Axios said.—
Jon Herskovitz,
Bloomberg,
27 Apr. 2026
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Minaj will attend as a guest of Fox News, which is also throwing its own VIP party before Saturday's official dinner, Fox confirmed to USA TODAY.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Bethany takes the explosive event as a sign to reunite with her old girlfriend Nel (Lena Góra), and carouse across lofts, clubs, and back alleys, leaving her erstwhile partner stranded.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Others blame social media for hindering crew members from socializing—and carousing—together.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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What started as a political thriller has evolved into a post-apocalyptic mind-bender toying with time travel and alternate dimensions.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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But on the other hand, a rehab center for alcoholics doesn’t fold because one of its participants goes on a bender.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The April 12 bash featured Care Bears, cake and crafts and took place at the children’s play area Off The Wall in Los Angeles.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the bash attracts thousands of rowdy revelers, this year's party saw a significant law enforcement presence up and down the shores after previous events led to numerous arrests.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Binge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/binge. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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