as in to humor
to give in to (a desire)
the gooey dessert catered to the children's sweet tooth
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Verb
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In a live interview, Jimmy Kimmel asked Aniston to humor him in a huge way.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025 -
The actor then humored the crowd with an impression of the old Hollywood mogul recounting his pursuits of a beautiful woman in the Paramount commissary.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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However, two days later, Long addressed Carey's reaction on The Shade Room, revealing Carey asked her to sing during the tribute and was pleased by her set.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Grab this Monolike sticky memo pad for the teacher who appreciates aesthetically pleasing desktop goodies.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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But for now, having the product in people’s hands and offering women a solution unlike anything else is gratifying.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
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Chinn is gratified that Chan’s nonprofit is bringing visibility to such a critical time in history.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To tell the jokes that make others groan, but to do it wholeheartedly and keep the faith that there are people out there — their people — who will not only indulge, but truly adore, their senses of humor.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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And what better excuse to get dressed up than to indulge and imbibe in a new dining experience?—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 20 colors, there will be any number of hues that fit the bride’s requirements, while satisfying your own taste too.—
Bianca Kratky,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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Glazed doughnuts, cinnamon rolls, and pain au chocolat satisfy those with a sweet tooth, while a pan con tomate station, an excellent Spanish cheese spread, and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet) kept things local.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Sep. 2025
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Despite holding the lead for much of the game, Federico Chiesa’s 87th-minute equaliser threatened to spoil what was a near-complete performance.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Uber Eats’ new Fresh Guarantee means that if your fresh item arrives spoiled, damaged, stale, or past its best-by date, the company will ensure a full review and refund for eligible items.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Cater (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater%20%28to%29. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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