indulge in

verb

indulged in; indulging in; indulges in
Synonyms of indulge innext
: 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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Come for lunch or dinner, browse the shelves, and, in winter, indulge in its famed après-ski fondue. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026 Sure, over the past few years Swift has pushed the boundaries of her relatable aesthetic by indulging in a bit of logo-mania and donning some unexpected designer pieces, but the cornerstone of her personal style have remained remarkably consistent. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026 Venus prefers to indulge in pleasure and stay comfortable—rarely keen to get its hands dirty—which simply won’t work right now. — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026 As the cameras zoom in on a fuming Jerry Jones and the guys in the booth note that the title drought is now in its 30th year, many of us at home will indulge in a little taste of schadenfreude. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for indulge in

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“Indulge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indulge%20in. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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