as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care
the college president is a past master at dandling wealthy alumni
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Recent Examples of dandling
The tale is pilfered from the Aeneid, but Virgil would blench to see the curtain rise on Jupiter, dandling Ganymede, a beautiful boy, upon his knee.
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Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dandling
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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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There is no dumber tradition that's come with this insufferable age of social media than spoiling draft picks.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, outfielder Austin Hays, who also is nursing a hamstring injury, is ready for a rehab assignment starting Saturday at Triple-A Charlotte.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Luka Doncic, nursing a left hamstring injury, even took off his white jacket during the dramatic overtime.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 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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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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Beneath a soaring wooden ceiling hung with a trio of dramatically oversize string lamps, Turner softened the blues and dialed up the tactile richness, establishing a more mature, cosseting mood.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
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On the first floor are some of the swishest quarters, with large rooms that benefit from floor-to-ceiling sash windows framed with thick, fringed curtains, original cornicing, cosseting color schemes of blue and rust, and large, comfy lounge areas with plenty of space to stretch out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Conceivably one or two of them should have already been at Citi Field, but until finally summoning McLean to pitch Saturday, Stearns has been babying them in the minors.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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However, some have criticized employer techniques for tracking in-office attendance as babying employees and demonstrating an unwarranted lack of trust.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
8 Aug. 2025
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Otium, devoted to lengthy, über-pampering treatments, conjures up ancient Roman times, when indulgence often equaled wellness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Top 5 Can’t Miss Stay at a luxe beach resort like Montage Laguna Beach for stunning ocean views and spa pampering.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Accordingly, accusations of coddling Communists threatened that relationship.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Mar. 2026
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Leisure bred laziness; coddling meant spoiling.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Dandling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dandling. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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