binging
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of binging
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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Unlike disordered-eating behaviors like binging or purging, which often prompt concern or intervention, orthorexic actions are likely to be overlooked or even praised.
From Slate • May 25, 2025
After plucking up the courage to seek help, I was eventually diagnosed with anorexia nervosa with binging tendencies.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2025
Me and my wife are slowly making it through some series we’re binging.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2025
The tradeoff was getting people accustomed to a different kind of viewing experience — watching what they wanted, when they wanted it, even binging.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 29, 2024
Before the show was over, all the humans were checking their buzzing and binging phones.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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