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Recent Examples of roister
One of his sons, Thomas (Dean-Charles Chapman), though hardly old enough to be in long pants, wears shining armor, while the other son, Hal (Timothée Chalamet), is a slouch who wastes his life in roistering.
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Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2019
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roister
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After all that carousing, Chalamet, 29, managed to show up all smiles on race day on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in MiamI Gardens.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 May 2025
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Some allegedly caroused until dawn.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This advisory is in effect until Friday at 9 p.m. NWS Heat Wave Safety Advice: Protect yourself with these recommendations Stay hydrated: Keep yourself well-hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2025
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The event will include food, drink, a concert and more.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Milan’s Chukwueze revelled on this stage, exciting fans further with a number skilful runs on the ball.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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First up, while people are revelling following the verdict, the emotional intensity of reaction can be traced to a sense of loss.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Her love of science came from watching PBS shows as a kid with her mom and spending too much time binging Doctor Who.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
23 May 2025
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What's a better way to spend Mother's Day weekend than to binge a new show or movie either with your mom, your kid (only not all of these, please) or just by yourself?—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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There was sea salt in the air, and sleepless seagulls were birling in the darkness overhead.—
Douglas Stuart,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2020
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Another, unable to reach dry land, dug his spiked boots into a slippery timber and birled downriver.—
Popular Mechanics Editors,
Popular Mechanics,
16 Feb. 2019
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Image Image In the village of Midsomer Norton, about 50 miles away, 100 people or so turned out for a community event to wassail three small apple trees in the local park.—
Stephen Castle,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2025
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This drink was often used as part of wassailing in England.—
BHG Test Kitchen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 June 2023
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“Roister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roister. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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