as in indulging
to give in to (a desire)
humored her grandfather by listening to his war stories for the hundredth time
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Verb
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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
Noun
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The extensive treatment menu blends timeless techniques with modern indulgence, from Ayurvedic rituals and body polishes to bespoke facials and therapeutic massages.—
Katie Lara,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Some are designed to be shared, while others are intended as a one-and-done indulgence for adventurous solo sippers.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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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
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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
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Other information about the winner is released only with the winner's consent.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Volunteers must be 21 and consent to background check.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Senate can only bypass that provision with the assent of four-fifths of the members, as per the chamber's Rule 16.04.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But mayoral critics, progressive aldermen, transit activists and developers alike said the quiet assent belies the policy’s impact.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
Noun
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By contrast, far larger waves, such as the European Union’s reception of millions of Ukrainians after Russia’s 2022 invasion or Israel’s acceptance of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe after the fall of the Soviet Union, drew less resistance.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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Fons' belief in public education drives his concern about the acceptance of voucher and charter schools in Milwaukee and elsewhere.—
Mia Thurow,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The bombs decimated both cities, leading to Japan’s surrender on Aug. 15, 1945, and later the end of World War II.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Because lose-lose situations are so endemic to the genre, a hint of relief can sometimes accompany the prospect of surrender to the putrefying mob.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Humoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humoring. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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