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as in to drink
to swallow in liquid form
an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe
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There is an increasingly large audience looking for intoxicant-free alternatives, with Gen Z imbibing 20 percent less than Millennials and many health buffs opting to go alcohol-free.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Of course, few people unseal the collector’s item to imbibe and take it home to add to their collection.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Those looking to imbibe in the hotel can head to Stir, the lobby-level bar that also serves light bites.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
The nutcracker Those enjoying hot chocolate, hot apple cider or other nonalcoholic drinks can imbibe from this stately design.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024
Of course, few people unseal the collector’s item to imbibe and take it home to add to their collection.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Those looking to imbibe in the hotel can head to Stir, the lobby-level bar that also serves light bites.
—Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2024
The nutcracker Those enjoying hot chocolate, hot apple cider or other nonalcoholic drinks can imbibe from this stately design.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024
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Being Intoxicated or Under the Influence of Drugs Don't drink too much in the lounge — being intoxicated (or under the influence of drugs) can be grounds for removal.Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Despite such benefits, there are reasons to avoid drinking apple cider excessively.Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Malabsorption: Conditions like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, or other gastrointestinal conditions can impair your body's ability to absorb iron—even if dietary intake is sufficient.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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The larger commercial aviation sector, where most of the fuel is burned, has fewer prospects for breakthrough technologies and limited ability to absorb the economic premium associated with SAF as a result.Dean Donovan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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That’s when these two glittering divas (spot-on costumes by Maggie Morgan) sip champagne and plot improprieties that would make a TikTok sexpert blush.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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James Franco is tucked away in the corner of a five-star hotel lobby on Rome’s Via Veneto, sipping an Americano coffee.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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The three of them confronting the guy — Chet, is pretty hilarious, and Paul successfully scares him into gulping in fear.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, wine is a fundamentally a convivial beverage; it is not meant to be chugged, slammed, or gulped.Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Imbibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibe. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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