1
as in to gratify
to give in to (a desire)
the grandparents indulged the child's wishes to an extent that they never did with their own children
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2
as in to surrender
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
conventioneers who were obviously eager to indulge themselves in all of the vices that Las Vegas might offer
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as in to spoil
to treat with great or excessive care
you indulge those grandkids in ways you never did with your own kids
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Recent Examples of indulge
So please indulge us and join us for a big dance party.
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
What binds the companies together is abundant online enthusiasm, a willingness from executives to indulge and wink at that audience, and a share price that seems disconnected from what is on the balance sheet.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
These deals provide a fantastic opportunity to indulge—or persuade someone to indulge you—in items on your wish list, like Dyson’s beauty and home products.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025
The Trump campaign had no problem indulging the faithful.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
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Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2025
What binds the companies together is abundant online enthusiasm, a willingness from executives to indulge and wink at that audience, and a share price that seems disconnected from what is on the balance sheet.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
These deals provide a fantastic opportunity to indulge—or persuade someone to indulge you—in items on your wish list, like Dyson’s beauty and home products.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025
The Trump campaign had no problem indulging the faithful.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulge
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Whatever the ratings show, being able to operate within its own social creator ecosystem alongside being on an American juggernaut streaming service feels crucial to why the Sidemen and co seem gratified with their gamble.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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For investment in industries and productivity and flourishing that might yield something down the road, or for immediately gratifying consumption?—
Mary Childs,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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At least for the moment, Maron seems to surrender to the discord between two of his three roommates, though stand-up’s most famous cat guy is never not a little on edge.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Aug. 2025
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Pressure to release the hostages, pressure to lay down its arms, and pressure to surrender control over Gaza’s future.—
Benjamin Sharoni,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.—
Jack Fitzgerald,
Car and Driver,
13 Feb. 2023
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Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.—
Monica Mark,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2023
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And for people who choose to lease rather than buy, $7,500 can be put toward the lease of any EV, without restrictions on price, manufacturing location or buyer income — a loophole that has pleased many automakers and frustrated many EV tax credit critics.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
22 Aug. 2025
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His effort to schmaltz Putin with a display of royal pageantry obviously pleased this murderous dictator to no end.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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But Roberts abandoned them in the entirety, leaving Barrett to cast the deciding vote.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
21 Aug. 2025
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Congress could abandon its complex benefit formulas in favor of a flat monthly check, the same amount for everyone: say, around $1,800.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Of course, a good primer will also control shine and pamper the complexion with skin-loving ingredients.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
3 Aug. 2025
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Madeline adds extra pampering with wrinkle patches on the sides of her eyes and the area between the eyebrows.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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The weatherman and Ozzy Osbourne While hanging out, Sprinkle recalls Osbourne humoring his stream of burning questions.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
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Insiders say DiCaprio worked the room like a pro — posing for selfies and humoring FaceTime calls from starstruck daughters.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Their final confrontation is sort of satisfying enough, and Martin McCann plays manic very well when Shagan finally breaks.—
Jack King,
Vulture,
21 Aug. 2025
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Those stark numbers, coupled with the closure of coal plants and stagnating renewables, had energy companies and lawmakers looking for an alternative. SMRs rose from the fray, boasting the ability to provide consistent power while also satisfying tech companies’ carbon goals.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Indulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulge. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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