as in to honey
to praise too much
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Recent Examples of massage
However, this all changes when Jesse, in confessional, says that West was massaging Lexi’s shoulders and dancing all up on her at the club, which was too much for him.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
To get the most out of the product, McGrath recommends warming it up between your fingers and gently massaging it into the skin.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But can putting castor oil in the belly button and massaging the area help with digestive issues as well?
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Spend 30 to 60 seconds rolling or massaging each region in and around the hips — glutes, outer thighs, inner thighs, quads (front, top of leg) and hamstrings (back, top of leg) — before stretching or mobility exercises.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
To get the most out of the product, McGrath recommends warming it up between your fingers and gently massaging it into the skin.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
But can putting castor oil in the belly button and massaging the area help with digestive issues as well?
—Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Spend 30 to 60 seconds rolling or massaging each region in and around the hips — glutes, outer thighs, inner thighs, quads (front, top of leg) and hamstrings (back, top of leg) — before stretching or mobility exercises.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massage
Verb
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2024
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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.—
Selene Yeager,
Health,
24 Feb. 2024
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Interacting with a pet, such as stroking them, can ease the mind and boost the sense of tranquility.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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His purpose is solely to stroke his outsized, narcissistic ego to compete with other authoritarian countries such as Russia and North Korea.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Debatable, but then again, who doesn’t like being praised.—
Anna Juul,
The Dial,
27 May 2025
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But authorities were praised for their quick response to the incident and swift updates.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
27 May 2025
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A couple of the guys congratulated me [on this award], which felt really, really good.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Niles North Principal Marlon Felton, in his first year as the school’s principal, congratulated the class of 2025 in his encouraging remarks to them and their families.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The two-time major champion has celebrated several team wins puffing a stogie; most notably at the 2022 and 2024 Presidents Cup victories.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Despite Wharton puffing his chest in a terrifying bid to control his new wife, however, Serena fights back.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massage. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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