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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Kim Kardashian famously donned the classic piece to humor her mother in Khloé and Lamar's wedding special.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Apr. 2026 -
This gulf has long been a source of misunderstandings, superiority complexes and also humor.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Nov. 2025
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Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies.—
Randee Dawn,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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An old rose that is sure to please is the pink 'Peggy Martin' rose that has become widely available in nurseries.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These little sprinkles of personality are gratifying for viewers, and the show could use its third season to capitalize on the audience’s excitement about what the night shift brings to Pitt.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The shift in women's sports is both gratifying and bittersweet for players and coaches from the pioneering schools that helped spark this current growth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the latter must be indulged a bit to build a platform for the former—forests sometimes need to burn in order to thrive.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Their relationship is fascinating, and Guardiola often appears at the end of his tether, but the manager finally recognises that Cherki’s creative talents are worth indulging.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Topped with even more fresh blueberries and lemon slices, this bright cake will surely satisfy a crowd.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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Bain being available would satisfy that requirement to keep the talented pass rusher in the Sunshine State.—
Nick Harris
April 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hopefully, Biedermann will not be spoiled by his plaudits.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Wilderness guides at Magashi Peninsula are well trained, the accommodation and food spoiling, and the wildlife sightings glorious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Cater (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater%20%28to%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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