dandled

verb

past tense of dandle
as in nursed
to treat with great or excessive care the college president is a past master at dandling wealthy alumni

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  1. nursed
  2. spoiled
  3. indulged
  4. coddled
  5. babied
  6. pampered
Verb
  • Dima was famished and weak, and Zayarnaya nursed him back to health.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • DeMarvion Overshown has handled the bulk of the responsibilities during training camp, while rookie Jaishawn Barham received the green dot while Overshown nursed a sore lower body on Tuesday.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of nursed
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  • In Salinger’s narrative, Pencey is plagued by a population of troubled youth, crooked teachers, and spoiled rich kids, a mixture that often begat abuse.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Given the past few decades’ top-heavy growth in personal incomes and their distribution, that may understandably be the case — they may simply be spoiled.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of spoiled
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  • In Salzburg, Dudamel indulged the Vienna Philharmonic’s incomparable lushness, those plush strings, glowing winds, golden brass, voluminous timpani.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Night Seven indulged Bon Jovi’s love for sports, with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and tennis legend John McEnroe mingling backstage.
    — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
Definition of indulged
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  • Unlike humans, digital creations don’t need to be pampered, fed or emotionally coddled.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
  • They shouldn’t be coddled; instead, they should be challenged.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Definition of coddled
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  • The brothers were each two years apart in age, but younger siblings were never babied; Nick recalled being on the receiving end of numerous pummelings by his older brothers.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Outside the woods the whole world babied her.
    — Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
Definition of babied
Verb
  • In the Concierge collection of suites on Norwegian Joy, you will also be pampered with spacious accommodations, concierge service, and private dining.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
  • Unlike humans, digital creations don’t need to be pampered, fed or emotionally coddled.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of pampered
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“Dandled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandled. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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