as in gratifying
to give in to (a desire)
the gooey dessert catered to the children's sweet tooth
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In the years since my first session, it’s been gratifying to see psychedelics becoming more widely accepted.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Building connections is gratifying to Siqueira, who has poured much of her life into volleyball.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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After church service is done and all the Easter eggs have been found, gather the family for a crowd-pleasing meal that's already ready to serve.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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After the pre-show, the evening began in earnest in the auditorium, where guest conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin led a crowd-pleasing program, thanks in part to principal bassoon Fei Xie, who was artistic consultant for the event.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The elder Junod gave off mixed messages, abusing his long-suffering wife while indulging his gifted son.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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There’s a conversation for Nebraska worth indulging this spring.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Replacing the heavy cream with buttermilk creates a velvety and satisfying cheese sauce.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Season seven raises the stakes, deepens the drama, and brings Eliza and Blake’s journey to a thrilling and satisfying close.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
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Hanging feeders in light shade prevents the nectar from spoiling as rapidly, although nectar should be replaced every three to five days.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Feb. 2026
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Much of the damage that the larger amount would cause, especially the impact on the pond and spoiling the preserve, would still happen under the new plan.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Catering (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catering%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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