humored

past tense of humor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of humored The actor then humored the crowd with an impression of the old Hollywood mogul recounting his pursuits of a beautiful woman in the Paramount commissary. Andrew McGowan, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025 Colum scoffs at her offer, claiming that their father only humored Ellen. Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Fans were humored by Bryan's confession. Marina Watts, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humored
Verb
  • Aztecs speared and ate them, and Catholic monks indulged on the aquatic delicacies on days they weren’t allowed to eat red meat.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
  • At one point Wednesday, the judge indulged their request to meet with Adelson and the attorneys at a side bar out of the public’s earshot.
    Lauren del Valle, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
  • But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Chinn is gratified that Chan’s nonprofit is bringing visibility to such a critical time in history.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Vance added that he's gratified by hearing calls for unity and condolences from Democratic friends and colleagues.
    Erin Glynn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Yet there also were visible moments where Gordon’s explosion, the hops that spoiled and delighted us, didn’t look the same.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • While many dogs can jump onto the couch with ease (and take up far more space than necessary), a two-legged canine has delighted internet viewers with her unusual way of getting comfy.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Dogs in America are becoming increasingly spoiled.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Yet there also were visible moments where Gordon’s explosion, the hops that spoiled and delighted us, didn’t look the same.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025

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