1
as in humored
to give in to (a desire)
the grandparents indulged the child's wishes to an extent that they never did with their own children
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2
as in surrendered
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
conventioneers who were obviously eager to indulge themselves in all of the vices that Las Vegas might offer
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as in nursed
to treat with great or excessive care
you indulge those grandkids in ways you never did with your own kids
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as in spoiled
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Recent Examples of indulged
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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
There’s humor in the script’s observation of the absurd degree to which celebrities are indulged, like the slice of cheesecake that keeps turning up because Jay once requested it and thereafter it was written into his rider.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
On the way back to her workstation after the 0830 all clear, Masako indulged this innocent conceit by regaling some of her Kenjo coworkers with a claim about her father’s apparently magical ability to protect himself and his family from American bombs.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
People who ate fries five or more times a week had a 27% higher risk of developing T2D, compared to those who rarely indulged.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
Verb
But the partner being indulged will be none the wiser to the other’s true feelings.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
There’s humor in the script’s observation of the absurd degree to which celebrities are indulged, like the slice of cheesecake that keeps turning up because Jay once requested it and thereafter it was written into his rider.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
On the way back to her workstation after the 0830 all clear, Masako indulged this innocent conceit by regaling some of her Kenjo coworkers with a claim about her father’s apparently magical ability to protect himself and his family from American bombs.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
People who ate fries five or more times a week had a 27% higher risk of developing T2D, compared to those who rarely indulged.
—New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulged
Verb
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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
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Colum scoffs at her offer, claiming that their father only humored Ellen.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The defense has surrendered 20 or more points in every game this season, including 30-plus in four of six contests.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Two rushing touchdowns were surrendered but just as damning was a 15-yard scramble by Mayfield for a third-and-14 conversion, two plays before his 45-yard touchdown throw.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The nonprofit also pledged to assist villagers without power or running water, especially those whose food has spoiled at the start of the winter season.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sandwich could only get one corner in the second half — which was spoiled by a shot ruled too high.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As the project took shape, Arden kept seeing parallels between Siegel’s pampered lifestyle in a gated community in Florida and the rise of a new class of billionaires and tech bros, whose wealth has given them unprecedented power and influence in the Trump era.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their pampered children were the local bullies who even managed to irritate the good-natured doctor.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Chinn is gratified that Chan’s nonprofit is bringing visibility to such a critical time in history.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
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Even Microsoft, once Google’s fiercest rival in the browser space, eventually abandoned its own engine and rebuilt Edge on Chromium.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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The San Francisco Chronicle’s Mackenzie Chung Fegan abandoned anonymity on day one, and the New York Times’ dual critics Tejal Rao and Ligaya Mishan went as far as starring in several videos to announce their tenure at the paper.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 6-foot-4, 290-pound defensive lineman, who nursed a high-ankle sprain throughout August and September, returned to the lineup late in the first quarter of the Week 5 win against Miami.—
Mike Kaye
October 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Oct. 2025
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The breast milk changed aroma, and babies adjusted feeding – some even nursed longer – showing that flavors from a mother’s diet carry into milk and could shape early taste learning.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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However, two days later, Long addressed Carey's reaction on The Shade Room, revealing Carey asked her to sing during the tribute and was pleased by her set.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Indulged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulged. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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