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humoring

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verb

present participle of humor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for humoring
Noun
  • But compared to luxurious collectibles, like say, designer bags or watches, toys that cost an average of $20 to $40 are not as expensive, and in uncertain times, people are looking for affordable indulgences.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
  • With just 35 rooms, the roof terrace of this small hotel is almost close enough to smell the smoke and comes with flower boxes and a sense of low-key indulgence.
    Sarah Turner, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Verb
  • Just remember to label your edibles clearly and let everyone know the potency before indulging.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.
    Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.
    Quispe López, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But consent is a dynamic, not static, concept, Martin said.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
  • Congress is currently stacked with Trump acolytes, so congressional consent would not be difficult to obtain.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Verb
  • Why catharsis doesn’t work Kicking the crap out of a punching bag or unleashing a rant might feel gratifying in the moment.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
  • So, if not a gratifying ending where everyone lives happily ever after and the villains get clobbered, then what?
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Administration officials demanded an apology from Zelenskyy and assent for a controversial deal to give the U.S. access to valuable Ukrainian natural resources.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The judge did not find an antitrust violation in Google originally buying third-party display-ad firms, with the assent of the Federal Trade Commission under multiple administrations.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Although adoption faces technological and user acceptance hurdles, immersive technologies promise revolutionary potential for parsing rapid-fire financial information.
    Murugan Lakshmanan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • Harriette Cole: My twins are getting snappish over college acceptance Asking Eric: A cemetery guard ruined my father’s funeral, and that was just the start This includes stating your belief that your explanations may not be believed.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • Police believe many surrenders are made by people who have no license to carry the guns or might have obtained them illegally.
    David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
  • As France prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nazi surrender to Allied forces, survivors of World War II reflect on painful memories of fear, deprivation and persecution shaped by the German occupation of the country and the deportation of Jews and others to death camps.
    Sylvie Corbet, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
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“Humoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humoring. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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