imbibe

Example Sentences

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Fewer people in the U.S. are drinking alcohol, and when they do imbibe, they drink less than they used to.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Americans generally are drinking less, because of health concerns as well as the use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs that can curb the desire to imbibe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

"One of the staples of elevated dining is never say 'no' to a guest. So if someone doesn't imbibe, we want to be able to 'yes' while not compromising our standards," Patton said.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2023

Lactose added to a beer brew near the end just sits and waits for the actual drinker to imbibe it.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2023

If only he could imbibe some of that night rest!

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen