indulge in
phrasal verb
indulged in; indulging in; indulges in
: to become involved in (something, especially something that is considered wrong or improper)
Both candidates have promised not to indulge in further personal attacks for the remainder of the campaign.
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After a day on the water or hiking in nature, relax on the sandy beach or indulge in a spa treatment.
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Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Honeymooners can indulge in Sifnos’s flavors, from revithia (chickpea stew cooked overnight in a traditional clay pot) to manoura, a local cheese aged in wine lees.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Born in 2001, Felix now spends most of his days indulging in his favorite activities, begging for food and tummy scratches while lying on his fluffy blankets.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
For the ultimate pool day in Dubai, reserve a floating bed, sun lounger or cabana with a plunge pool, or indulge in a luxurious pool villa.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2025
Honeymooners can indulge in Sifnos’s flavors, from revithia (chickpea stew cooked overnight in a traditional clay pot) to manoura, a local cheese aged in wine lees.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 May 2025
Born in 2001, Felix now spends most of his days indulging in his favorite activities, begging for food and tummy scratches while lying on his fluffy blankets.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
For the ultimate pool day in Dubai, reserve a floating bed, sun lounger or cabana with a plunge pool, or indulge in a luxurious pool villa.
—Natasha Amar, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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