1
as in pouring
to give readily and in large quantities
doting parents lavishing lots of attention on their children
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2
as in spending
to use up carelessly
a great actor who lavished his talent in lousy movies
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Recent Examples of lavishing
Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
On a beachfront centered between Da Nang and Hoi An, the TIA Wellness Resort is a retreat that combines inspiring wellness with lavishing its guests with the luxury of a premium Vietnamese resort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Trump’s decision, focused on maintaining stability, has led to the warmest relations between Washington and Caracas in years, with Rodriguez and Trump lavishing praise on each other.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers who spoke Tuesday were universally effusive about the possibilities of a stadium in Northwest Indiana, with politicians from both sides of the aisle lavishing praise on each other and on Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) for a strong, unified approach to the legislation.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
As her success grew, she became known for lavishing studio audiences with gifts.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Huang is far from the only tech leader lavishing Trump with praise.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of feeling powerful by lavishing in the spoils of his riches, Buffett finds true value and greatness in non-material pursuits.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Gilbert, newly flush with seemingly unlimited cash, and filled with both a desire to be useful and the existential unease of someone who has just won the lottery, begins covering her friends’ therapy bills and tuition payments, and lavishing jewelry, weddings, and houses (plural) on them.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
ABC News, 8 May 2026
On a beachfront centered between Da Nang and Hoi An, the TIA Wellness Resort is a retreat that combines inspiring wellness with lavishing its guests with the luxury of a premium Vietnamese resort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Trump’s decision, focused on maintaining stability, has led to the warmest relations between Washington and Caracas in years, with Rodriguez and Trump lavishing praise on each other.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
Lawmakers who spoke Tuesday were universally effusive about the possibilities of a stadium in Northwest Indiana, with politicians from both sides of the aisle lavishing praise on each other and on Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) for a strong, unified approach to the legislation.
—Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
As her success grew, she became known for lavishing studio audiences with gifts.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Huang is far from the only tech leader lavishing Trump with praise.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Instead of feeling powerful by lavishing in the spoils of his riches, Buffett finds true value and greatness in non-material pursuits.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Gilbert, newly flush with seemingly unlimited cash, and filled with both a desire to be useful and the existential unease of someone who has just won the lottery, begins covering her friends’ therapy bills and tuition payments, and lavishing jewelry, weddings, and houses (plural) on them.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavishing
Verb
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The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Remove the ribs from the oven and lay them in a new dish or pan (or clean the first one), pouring the juices into a small saucepan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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His lips were sunburned after spending three days leading a group down the Rio Grande.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Now the company seeks to expand on last year’s win by spending vast sums — putting up more than $70 million so far — on a California ballot measure campaign to cap attorney fees in car crash cases.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Divide noodles, chicken, and peas among bowls, then ladle broth into each (about a heaping ¼ cup per bowl).—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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He's been heaping praise on you for this.—
Cecilia Vega,
CBS News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The rest of the production had been much harder—particularly because, to his frustration, he’d been forced to film primarily in Atlanta rather than in Oakland, after a year of maddening delays led to the production losing its California tax rebate.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The Wolves were wiped out by the Spurs in the second round, losing Game 6 by 30 points on Friday night.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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After showering, the time needed for the exhaust fan to do its work is 30 to 40 minutes.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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This perspective suggests that while critics worry about wasting public funds on wealthy families, universal programs historically have maintained stronger political support, exemplified by the enduring nature of Social Security and Medicare.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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For months, thousands have been detained there in inhumane conditions without meaningful due process–while wasting millions of taxpayer dollars.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Lavishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishing. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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