marathoning

/ˈmɛrəˌθɑnɪŋ/
noun
  1. The activity of running a marathon (a long-distance race of 26.2 miles or about 42 kilometers).
    • She took up marathoning after her fortieth birthday.
    • Marathoning requires months of dedicated training.
    • Many people enjoy marathoning as a way to challenge themselves physically.
  2. The act of watching multiple episodes of a TV series or movies in a single session; binge-watching.
    • Her friends planned a Harry Potter marathoning night.
    • Marathoning old movies is a fun way to spend a rainy day.
    • We spent the whole weekend marathoning our favorite show.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To run in a marathon.
    • He has been marathoning for over a decade.
    • After marathoning for years, she finally qualified for Boston.
    • They are marathoning next weekend to raise money for charity.
  2. To watch a large number of episodes or movies in a row; to binge-watch.
    • We marathoned all three seasons in one night.
    • She loves marathoning crime dramas on weekends.
    • They marathoned the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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