as in to appease
often disapproving
to gain favor or approval for (yourself) by doing or saying things that people like
She has tried to ingratiate herself with voters by promising a tax cut.
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Recent Examples of ingratiate
When Buzzy disappeared, he was fully ingratiated with both communities.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Messages where Altman appears ingratiated to Musk seem to show that Musk did most of the heavy lifting when OpenAI was founded and therefore should be awarded damages up to $150 billion, which Musk intends to donate to OpenAI’s nonprofit.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Her decision to run for Senate did not ingratiate her with Washington’s Democratic leadership.
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Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
By summer 2024, Ferro – who had already stolen more than $5 million of bitcoin from a victim in Texas, according to the department – had ingratiated himself with racketeering ring leaders and offered his residential burglary services for future ring operations.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
Messages where Altman appears ingratiated to Musk seem to show that Musk did most of the heavy lifting when OpenAI was founded and therefore should be awarded damages up to $150 billion, which Musk intends to donate to OpenAI’s nonprofit.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
13 May 2026
Her decision to run for Senate did not ingratiate her with Washington’s Democratic leadership.
—
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
By summer 2024, Ferro – who had already stolen more than $5 million of bitcoin from a victim in Texas, according to the department – had ingratiated himself with racketeering ring leaders and offered his residential burglary services for future ring operations.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiate
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Tauruses usually follow the rules and do what is suggested to thrive and prosper because appeasing others is easier than arguing.
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In a 3-0 battering of Scotland, manager Carlo Ancelotti appeased the people of Miami with a Neymar cameo.
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The result is a menu that feels familiar and comforting in some moments, while surprising and playful in others.
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The monstrous entity that invades their little circle tests that comforting intimacy.
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Rod Brind’Amour will have to console himself with his latest Cup ring, while Rinne’s induction should turn up the heat on cases such as Curtis Joseph and Ryan Miller.
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The star appeared alongside Jean Smart, who consoled her over the comedy's conclusion before Einbinder fell to the ground.
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“Ingratiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiate. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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