1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of please
Franziska Palmas, senior Europe economist at Capital Economics, said the latest inflation data would please the ECB, which is expected to cut rates one more time in this cycle.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 30 June 2025
But China following a similar approach toward Iran likely does not please Moscow.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
This diversification aims to please existing Korean content fans while attracting new audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
Rather than trying to please everyone, your team can double down on delighting the few who are truly a fit.
—Ken Thomas, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 30 June 2025
But China following a similar approach toward Iran likely does not please Moscow.
—Leon Aron, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
This diversification aims to please existing Korean content fans while attracting new audiences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
Rather than trying to please everyone, your team can double down on delighting the few who are truly a fit.
—Ken Thomas, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
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Thus far, the administration has managed to fend off initial court challenges, maintain arrests at a steady clip, and generate images of a ruthless crackdown in a liberal bastion that delight the president’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Jackson had been delighted by the number of young people who had turned out, a perennial goal for august cultural institutions.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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From overcrowded trails to traffic congestion, the Pacific islands have been actively seeking visitors who want to create a deeper connection with Hawaii.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
5 July 2025
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This level of detail positions your content as the go-to resource that satisfies even the most specific queries.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Judge Subramanian said the jurors must reach a unanimous verdict, but must not give up their convictions merely to return a verdict or satisfy the rest of the jurors.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In some brands and industries, giving franchisees a higher than usual degree of autonomy and flexibility may work well, whilst in others the franchisor may wish to retain a significant level of control over many aspects of the business.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For schools wishing to offer payments beyond the standard revenue-sharing amounts, those additional funds will need to come from NIL deals.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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These were mood amplifiers, filling in the silence where Drake’s voice trailed off, and warming the edges of his restraint.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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The fact that the snow halted operations raises questions about the array's operations as the climate warms.—
María de los Ángeles Orfila,
Space.com,
5 July 2025
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However, if the City Council chooses to appoint instead, the process must be transparent and inclusive.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Barring an outright ban, which looks unlikely at this juncture, any legal action against X would take months, possibly years, to work its way through the European courts, especially if Musk chooses not to cooperate.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
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Although Matthew knows better, his fears recur: Does his fumbling with the lines signal the beginning of Alzheimer’s, dementia? Some days, his spin on life is triumphant, if willed: Still kicking!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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And Matthews looked like a leader, willing his team to a win.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Millions of periodical cicadas bide their time, feasting on tree roots and counting the years.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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Around those tables sat families feasting on pizzas, lasagna and chicken parmesan.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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