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as in fling
a time or instance of carefree fun
went on a spending spree
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as in binge
a bout of prolonged or excessive drinking
after a lifetime of self-destructive sprees, the poet Dylan Thomas died at last of an alcoholic overdose
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Recent Examples of spree
In the Bay Area, a driver’s 2006 hit-and-run spree killed one person in Fremont and continued in San Francisco, leaving 18 people injured.
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
The killing spree reached its peak in the summer of 1985, as the nocturnal killer entered homes through unlocked windows and doors.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
The man arrested after a random stabbing spree inside the Grand Central subway station in New York City on Christmas Eve that left two victims wounded cried out for his mother in court, according to a report.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
The latest spree of gun violence marks another case of what’s been a bloody holiday season in Indianapolis.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Dec. 2024
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2025
The killing spree reached its peak in the summer of 1985, as the nocturnal killer entered homes through unlocked windows and doors.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 28 Dec. 2024
The man arrested after a random stabbing spree inside the Grand Central subway station in New York City on Christmas Eve that left two victims wounded cried out for his mother in court, according to a report.
—Pilar Arias, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
The latest spree of gun violence marks another case of what’s been a bloody holiday season in Indianapolis.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spree
Noun
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For instance, maybe your previous partner left you for an old fling, and now any mention of a previous relationship feels like a red flag.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
10 Jan. 2025
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If single, say yes to an exciting fling or a bold pursuit of someone who ignites your passion.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
refinery29.com,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Moderate drinking acted as a protective factor, while binge drinking amplified depression.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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Planning The Perfect San Francisco Arts Weekend Visitors to San Francisco arriving for FOG on Thursday, and locals, can jumpstart their arts binge weekend taking advantage of late-night hours on Thursdays at the Asian Art Museum, until 8:00 PM, and SFMOMA, until 9:00 PM.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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On a lark, Murphy suggested an alternative: start a pro-basketball league.—
airmail.news,
airmail.news,
31 Aug. 2024
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Zoologists proposed splitting two species of sub-Saharan larks into seven, and three subspecies of soft-furred southeast Asian hedgehogs were elevated to the rank of species.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Mar. 2024
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Feel the atmosphere exuding from the eclectic collection of characters gathered, from tourists to local drunks, all lorded over by the effervescent Jimenez.—
Longreads,
Longreads,
19 Dec. 2024
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But the Christmas part of the episode is pretty funny, as Phoebe rings the bell to collect money for the Salvation Army in front of Macy’s (the prime spot!) and has to deal with drunks and people throwing trash in the kettle.—
Bob Sassone,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024
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Multiple times, this game looked to be a Penn State romp.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Last week, episode 5 presented a colorful romp through the sort of setting that George Lucas would love, and the new year has gifted us a slower but very heartfelt sixth chapter that's all about strengthening the bonds between the lost children.—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
2 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Awards, previously invoked a 72-hour bender in explaining a career-jarring 2021 incident where he was caught on video shouting a racial slur at a friend.—
Christie D’Zurilla,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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The end result is a little bit bubbly R&B, a little bit finger-picky Glen Campbell and a whole lot of pure Billie Eilish on a lovestruck bender.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Somehow the zombies have reached this isolated rural idyll and things go south fast.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Dec. 2024
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Television—as noise, as news, as something to do instead of killing yourself—stalks the text of this lyric, undermining the poetic form’s association with idyll.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Dec. 2024
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Flashback: Today's housing shortage is rooted in the 2008 housing bust when a huge number of homebuilders went out of business, from which the industry never recovered, Peck reports.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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There’s no word on who the busts will be yet, but the site will be visible by plane.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Spree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spree. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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