How to Use imbibe in a Sentence

imbibe

verb
  • She imbibed vast quantities of coffee.
  • She never imbibes but isn't offended when others do.
  • Most of these are soft skills that can’t be taught or imbibed overnight.
    Neeraj Srivastava, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Those who want to imbibe have their pick of top-shelf spirits.
    Shivani Vora, The Seattle Times, 25 June 2017
  • Don’t pinch anyone or over-imbibe.
    Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Here's a chance to taste some top-notch food and imbibe fine wines, cocktails and beer.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 1 Nov. 2017
  • These spots are a few of our favorite places to imbibe outside.
    Brittany Martin, Los Angeles Magazine, 10 Apr. 2018
  • Choosing not to imbibe shouldn't mean missing out on rosé all day.
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Safeguards can be put in place to make sure no one customer can imbibe too much.
    Christopher Arnott, courant.com, 4 June 2021
  • Consumers of a certain age will even imbibe and pour a splash of liquor in there.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Those who’d rather not imbibe will be pleased to note the mocktail and tea pairing, as well.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
  • Never mind that Eleven isn't even old enough to legally imbibe booze.
    Khanh T.l. Tran, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Made from grape brandy, it’s frequently imbibed in the form of a pisco sour or punch.
    Michele Parente, sandiegouniontribune.com, 13 July 2018
  • Drinks will also be available at the lounge’s main bar for folks who prefer to imbibe there.
    Eric Rosen, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Oct. 2020
  • Guests can order and imbibe drinks while seated in chairs half-immersed in the pool or hot tub.
    Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
  • People imbibe these things -- think of your morning cup of coffee.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Oct. 2021
  • Three cocktails, one white and one red wine, and two beers are available for those wishing to imbibe.
    Lindsey McClave, The Courier-Journal, 21 June 2017
  • From office happy hours to date nights, the pressure to imbibe is still very real.
    Rebecca Styn, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
  • In a city of a million restaurants, there are better places to dine and imbibe on the weekend.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Then the crowds can imbibe and dance the night away at the Billygoat Ball.
    Sarah Brookbank, Cincinnati.com, 27 Feb. 2018
  • Many of the founders of the first breweries visited Fritz and imbibed his ethos.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 July 2023
  • There’s also a modest cocktail and beer list for those looking to imbibe.
    Grace Wong, chicagotribune.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Guests will also be able to imbibe in lots of delicious food as part of the festival.
    Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2021
  • To imbibe, check in at one of the kiosks and show your ID; you’ll be issued a wristband.
    Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2019
  • Most chose not to imbibe, though, and the overall tone of the celebration was a bit muted.
    The Enquirer, 9 Oct. 2022
  • Half of the participants will abstain from hooch, while the rest will imbibe one serving a day.
    Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 3 Apr. 2018
  • And for underage children and adults who don’t imbibe, a pineapple-lime soda hits the spot.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 13 Jan. 2024
  • There are people who have plenty of money who do not drink, and those with very little money who find a way to imbibe.
    Esteban Calvo, CNN, 19 May 2021
  • Around the state, many are taking the party to the open waters, where guests can imbibe under less-watchful eyes.
    Anchorage Daily News, 8 Mar. 2021
  • 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

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