- present participle of imbibe.
imbibing
Example Sentences
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But as Americans consume less alcohol than ever, there are still ways to appreciate this ritual without actually imbibing.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
All of which is true but, for a book featuring Franklin and Washington happily imbibing on the cover, it’s a bit of a buzzkill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
I am certainly happy that my generation has haplessly stumbled upon such amazing artists, all while imbibing the Kool-Aid of some pretty A-1 television shows and films.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2023
Born in 1936 to a textile shop owner and a homemaker, Tanaami grew up during the United States occupation of Japan, imbibing a heavy dose of American culture.
From New York Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
Sometimes she neglected to ration her water, imbibing too much in the morning and staring with bitterness at the fountain the rest of the day.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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