as in appeased
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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The military campaign appeased his far-right coalition partners, who called to expand Israel’s assault on Gaza and dreamed of fully re-occupying the territory.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Now, with the offseason acquisition of Holiday, and bringing back Lillard, seems to have appeased Grant’s unease.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks, who in one moment consoled Chastain and in the next celebrated with race winner and road-racing-wonder Shane van Gisbergen, weighed in on the last-lap debacle.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Oct. 2025
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The royal famously consoled Czech tennis player Jana Novotná following her loss at the tournament in 1993.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Over the years, comforted by the promise of a second chance, Alfie’s ability leads him to take more risks, especially with his love life.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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As Black women mourn her loss and grapple with the realities of a capitalist system that devalues our lives and labor, we are comforted by the legacy Assata Shakur leaves behind.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Ingratiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiated. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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