Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endeared (to)
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Larry ingratiated himself with Talia's roommates and friends, cooking and ordering elaborate meals and having deep conversations with them.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026 -
Salary and stock are not the only ways Southern Company has ingratiated itself with Moniz.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Rulers on the Nile did not rely solely on their own human powers but worshipped and propitiated a natural world that was alive with gods.—
Vanessa Taylor,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was disarmed before the first shot was fired, and then he was shot in the back ten times, execution-style.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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And videos show he was disarmed before he was shot.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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But that hasn’t appeased protesters at demonstrations throughout Los Angeles County.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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The food finally lands with the guests, their dumb whims having been appeased.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Perhaps the youngest Bridgertons would be able to avoid food fights if placated with the Duke's iPad?—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Faced with a skeptical Supreme Court and a restless voter base that cannot be placated by unfunded rebates that are unlikely to materialize anyway, the administration appears poised to let the air out of its trade war.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
18 Dec. 2025
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His older brother, Thanasis, consoled him and grabbed his brother’s hand, but Giannis’ eyes remained locked to a spot on the floor.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the final whistle of regular time was blown, the Real Madrid star had to be consoled by teammates and staff while clearly upset.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Everyone is comforted, celebrated, and fed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Today show host recounted how her eldest child, daughter, Mila, comforted her during a candlelight vigil held in honor of co-host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, Nancy.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Unfree people can sometimes be more easily pacified if their incomes are rising and opportunities for their children are expanding.—
Stephen Kotkin,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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The Gators raced out to a 13-7 lead against the Bulldogs after two quarters, but fans were not pacified by the product on the field.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Endeared (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endeared%20%28to%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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