Thesaurus results for IMBIBES

imbibes

verb

present tense third-person singular of imbibe

as in sips

to swallow in liquid form an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe

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to take in (something liquid) through small openings plants can imbibe water through their roots

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Recent Examples of imbibes But these opening works feel grounded and hopeful, at home in a way that imbibes them with a sense of light. — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026 This is important – just think about the difference between a smartphone that sits in your pocket, and a pair of glasses that automatically imbibes all of the information from your field of vision, every moment of every day. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025

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The crowd sips matcha dragon fruit cocktails and stares, aghast.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2026
California returns to its original brand collaboration with BLQK coffee, and the team sips espresso during timeouts.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Insulin Resistance Trends monitors your heart rhythm, daily movement, and sleep quality, and uses AI to assess how well your body absorbs and uses energy.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Despite its creamier texture, the moisturizer absorbs quickly—especially if your skin is parched—and doesn’t leave behind any residue.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026

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On the palate, first sips are remarkably soft and approachable, and Hyperion drinks a touch below its 110 proof.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Then there are the other small appliances that have remained in their original boxes since your bridal shower, the dozens of reusable water bottles that no one ever drinks from, and the mysterious gadget that permanently lives in the utensil drawer.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026

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