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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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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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Recent Examples of indulged
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
As for whether whims like that need to be indulged, Mayer, perhaps not surprisingly, is on the side of the talent.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
For more than a quarter-century, fate never indulged us with another KU-MU game in Kansas City (other than the 2017 hurricane relief exhibition) as the series itself went dormant in the wake of Mizzou’s move to the Southeastern Conference.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
Besides his administrative duties, Hedren also indulged his interest in history and became one of the leading experts on the Great Sioux War, writing more books on the subject than any other author.
—Patrick Springer, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
Here in the heart of the Alps, Rosita, who passed away in January, fully indulged her passion for mushrooms and foraging.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Adjective
But the partner being indulged will be none the wiser to the other’s true feelings.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
Seibert’s niece, said her uncle indulged his love of travel the past three years, even going on a road trip to his old haunts in Washington, Idaho and Montana.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
As for whether whims like that need to be indulged, Mayer, perhaps not surprisingly, is on the side of the talent.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
For more than a quarter-century, fate never indulged us with another KU-MU game in Kansas City (other than the 2017 hurricane relief exhibition) as the series itself went dormant in the wake of Mizzou’s move to the Southeastern Conference.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Dec. 2025
Besides his administrative duties, Hedren also indulged his interest in history and became one of the leading experts on the Great Sioux War, writing more books on the subject than any other author.
—Patrick Springer, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
Here in the heart of the Alps, Rosita, who passed away in January, fully indulged her passion for mushrooms and foraging.
—Laura May Todd, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulged
Adjective
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What to Do With Overripe Pears Not to worry if pears are soft but not spoiled.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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The United Center cheers were nearly spoiled when Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy challenged the game-winner for an offside penalty.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even House Speaker Mike Johnson, who otherwise has humored Trump at every turn, has expressed revulsion at the idea of a pardon.—
Robin Abcarian,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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At the same time, foreign interest and investment were not much helped when, in 2007, Chávez sent the military to occupy the oil fields, demanding majority control be surrendered to PDVSA.—
Scott Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Three individuals inside the car surrendered without incident, McCabe said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2026
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There’s evidence of puppies being nursed alongside human babies in Polynesia, Melanesia, and the Americas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Rams nursed a slim three-point lead when both teams headed to their respective locker rooms at the end of the second quarter.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This classic centers on Ellie (Claudette Colbert), a pampered heiress who defies her father's riches by eloping with a pilot who's only after her money.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Jan. 2026
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The character of Ainsley could so easily be unlikeable—pampered, beautiful, wealthy—but Randolph injects heart, rounding her edges and giving her substance.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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And the coach was deeply gratified to witness a step in the quarterback’s development unlike any other.—
Dan Pompei,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Michael DeMocker / Getty Images Still, Smart sounded gratified by his opportunity to be part of another big game in the Big Easy.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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Throughout the history of gold panning, workers had never been abandoned in remote or forgotten areas of the jungle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The buildings were abandoned as the public school system grew more welcoming of Black students, and many of the sites have been lost, historians say.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kennedy’s concern with productivity would have pleased Charles Davenport, a powerful leader of 20th-century American eugenics.—
Sarah DiGregorio,
Vanity Fair,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Monarchs gave JSerra little opportunity to make an offensive threat, and that pleased Mater Dei coach Sean Ganey.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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