1
as in coaxing
to get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery
attendants at the nursing home sometimes have to blarney the patients to take their medicine
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2
as in honeying
to praise too much
an eager, young assistant who blarneys the boss shamelessly
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Langford had the equalizer in the bottom frame, coaxing a walk, which preceded an Emma Rodwell single.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2026 -
Like a dinner host coaxing guests to try unfamiliar fare, Bronin invited the town committee members to step away from Larson without guilt.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Instead, some progressive allies rushed to denounce Israel’s military response while either praising or refusing to condemn Hamas.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Hearts have melted online after a scared rescue dog bravely faced her fear in order to join her owner, with many viewers praising her unquestionable courage and determination.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The nonprofit issued a statement on Wednesday applauding Huerta’s decision to share her story.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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Players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans rose as one, applauding and cheering the confirmation of their spot in this most American spectacle.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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In District 17, Eleanor Sweet McDonnell sent a statement conceding the race to Joe Salvi, congratulating the young Republican who, according to unofficial results received, just under 1,600 votes.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Acquaintances then sent him emails, congratulating him for being named Yogi of the Month.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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District 4 Councilmember Jaceey Sebastian and Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs both issued statements commending the South Fulton Police Department's swift response and expressing condolences to the families of the victims.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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At first, Hanke thought Miyabi was just stroking his ego.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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She was later reunited with her dog, stroking him in stunned silence before being taken to the hospital.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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The easy-to-use roller design features a cooling metal applicator that gently glides across the neck's contours, massaging the lightweight formula into skin without pulling or tugging skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Front-row seats offer 30-way adjustability and massaging capabilities.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Either way, the fat can get a smidge warm after rolling the pastry out, which will prevent it from puffing as much as possible when baked.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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There’s head coach Reid kissing the Super Bowl trophy, quarterback Mahomes throwing a pass while horizontal in midair and Hall of Fame QB Len Dawson puffing on a cigarette in an image football fans know well.—
Lisa Gutierrez
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Blarneying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blarneying. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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