indulging

present participle of indulge
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as in surrendering
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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Recent Examples of indulging My Rimowa cabin carry-on has been a reliable favorite for years—surprisingly spacious and perfect for indulging my overpacking tendencies. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025 How did Chanel maintain her gamine figure while regularly indulging there? Leslie Camhi, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025 Nominally, this is a feel-good redemption drama, though Perry can’t help indulging some darker impulses as well. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Sep. 2025 And, heck, even Friday, particularly with Travis Kelce indulging and inciting fans at Neo Quimica Arena with dance moves during warmups before the Chiefs took on the Los Angeles Chargers. Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025 This isn’t about indulging individual preferences, but rather maximizing human potential. Neil Henderson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 The movie, to my eyes, badly miscalculates the ratio of paradise to despoilment, indulging the latter at the expense of the former. Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulging
Verb
  • Hawes not only sustained the hit but also controlled the rep from that point forward, shifting his weight forward without surrendering any ground.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This month is about surrendering to the pause and letting the answer arise with time rather than forcing your next step.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Arsenal host Chelsea in the coming weeks, a two-pronged opportunity for both spoiling and redemption.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Soundcore reckons that the screen's large footprint should help prevent the odd gust of wind from spoiling the yard or pool party.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But for now, having the product in people’s hands and offering women a solution unlike anything else is gratifying.
    Essence, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Seeing the results of their work has been gratifying.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Miller, a child star from Toronto, was feeling the vertigo of abandoning show business.
    Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • In theory, pediatricians abandoning vaccines would help their businesses.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This delicious jam is vibrant, not too sweet with pleasing herbaceous notes.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Undisciplined by market competition and unable to profit by creating value for customers, socialist managers focused on pleasing politicians.
    Matthew Mitchell, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025

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“Indulging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulging. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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