imbibes

verb

present tense third-person singular of imbibe
1
as in sips
to swallow in liquid form an array of colorful and tasty drinks for party guests to imbibe

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2
as in absorbs
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbibes
  1. sips
  2. absorbs
  3. drinks
  4. gulps
Verb
  • 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
Definition of sips
Verb
  • The bi-phase formula activates with a quick shake and absorbs effortlessly into skin.
    — Sheryl George, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026
  • These New Balance sneakers are built to support you through several hours of wear, with a midsole that absorbs impact and a foam insert for extra cushioning.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of absorbs
Verb
  • The cardamom banana pudding was inspired by the cardamom tea his dad drinks before bed.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Lin also drinks a glass of water with psyllium to get extra fiber.
    — Cathy Cassata, HEALTH, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of drinks
Verb
  • What's more, while virtually all VTOLs being developed these days are electric, the Janus-1 is powered by a turboshaft engine that gulps n' burns diesel, kerosene or Jet A fuel.
    — Ben Coxworth October 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
Definition of gulps

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“Imbibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbibes. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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