: manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes
gave him a neck massage
massaged; massaging
1
: to subject to massage
2
a
: to treat flatteringly : blandish
b
: manipulate, doctor
massaged the data to help his cause
massager
noun
Examples of massage in a Sentence
Noun
She gave him a neck massage.
using massage to help relax
Verb
She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
From there, Boost Mode increases both electroporation and massage frequency, accelerating product absorption and giving the skin an immediately more awake appearance.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2025
Sam McDowell December 7, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
While outdoors, do not rub or massage the affected areas, as this can cause further damage, according to the weather service.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Take advantage of the complimentary shuttle into town, or treat yourself to a massage followed by a G&T in the fabled Leopard Bar.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
From there, Boost Mode increases both electroporation and massage frequency, accelerating product absorption and giving the skin an immediately more awake appearance.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2025
Verb
That second-half image — Peterson saddled on a folding chair, a trainer massaging his leg, assistant coach Jeremy Case pacing the sideline presumably to gather some updates — provided a reminder that in a moment’s notice, this Kansas team will need to be more than Darryn Peterson.
—Sam McDowell December 7, Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
While outdoors, do not rub or massage the affected areas, as this can cause further damage, according to the weather service.
—Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 8 Dec. 2025.
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