as in to flatter
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
How to apply: Warm the cream between your hands and then massage it into your skin twice a day using a circular motion.
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Erin Bunch, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and massage the kale well with your hands.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The caffeine helps tighten and de-puff, while vitamin C-rich botanicals brighten over time, so don’t forget to massage it in for maximum skincare benefits.
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 16 July 2025
Massage Using your clean fingers, gently massage the area around your eyes to promote lymphatic drainage and reduce puffiness:
Start at the inner corners of your eyes near the bridge of your nose, then use light, sweeping motions to move outward toward the outer corners.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
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Erin Bunch, Glamour, 9 July 2025
Add 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil and massage the kale well with your hands.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
The caffeine helps tighten and de-puff, while vitamin C-rich botanicals brighten over time, so don’t forget to massage it in for maximum skincare benefits.
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 16 July 2025
Massage Using your clean fingers, gently massage the area around your eyes to promote lymphatic drainage and reduce puffiness:
Start at the inner corners of your eyes near the bridge of your nose, then use light, sweeping motions to move outward toward the outer corners.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massage
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Swanson herself was flattered to be a guest star during the 1973 season of Burnett’s show and was especially fond of getting to work with the show’s handsome supporting star, Lyle Waggoner.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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The lack of wildfire loss accruals in the second quarter of 2025 for the US utilities segment flattered the year-over-year comparisons.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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In the black-and-white video, Kelly could be seen holding his baby daughter's hand, stroking her fingers.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In addition, Holt is an avid supporter of the Go Red for Women campaign, the American Heart Association's national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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All were praised for easy-to-access anchors and ample legroom.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
6 Aug. 2025
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Highlighting the beauty and peril of open water swimming and the obstacles women continue to face in the pursuit of equality, Vindication Swim has been praised for its vivid portrait of Gleitze as a pioneering trailblazer for women’s open water swimming around the world.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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After being buttered up, the AI or the evildoer lures them into the evil intricacies.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Some buttering up in your prompt can likely produce this.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Several celebrities, including Olivia Jade and Poppy Delevingne, congratulated the couple in Talita's Instagram comments section.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Long-time boxing fan and Hollywood legend Rosie Perez took to X to congratulate Zayas as well.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Toast Marshmallows Place mini marshmallows on a greased baking sheet broil for 2 minutes or toast with a kitchen torch until golden brown and puffed.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2025
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Transfer the pan to the oven and bake the frittata for 20 to 30 minutes, until puffed and set in the middle.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
9 June 2025
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massage. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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