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
In their Canon 18x50 IS binoculars review, our expert Jason Parnell-Brookes awarded them four stars, lavishing praise on their optics, image stabilization, ease of use and more.
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Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
As her success grew, she became known for lavishing studio audiences with gifts.
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Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Jan. 2026
Huang is far from the only tech leader lavishing Trump with praise.
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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.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
Friends have spent weeks lavishing praise on the man and his work.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavishing
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Endwell Fire Department crews found the building fully engulfed, with heavy black smoke pouring from the front of the structure and flames visible at the rear.
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The woman is seen pouring what appears to be hot sauce over Martinez's food before the confrontation quickly escalates.
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Now, following intense backlash from local communities, a series of lawsuits and a leadership shakeup at the Department of Homeland Security, the agency appears to be abandoning the initiative – a dramatic shift away from a plan that had already seen spending upwards of $1 billion.
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For longtime customer Nita Lynch, who has banked with FirstBank since 1975, the merger has meant spending hours updating routing numbers, retirement accounts and automatic payments.
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The attack’s value is both symbolic and economic, bringing the reality of war home to ordinary Russians through widespread disruption and heaping pressure on the production capacity that powers Moscow’s war efforts.
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And like a beloved holiday plate, mine held heaping helpings of tradition and memories.
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Panama can't make anything of its counter attacks and keeps losing the ball in transition.
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Sweden finished third in Group F, winning its first game by four goals and losing its second by the same margin.
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Footage shared online in the brief window before the censors swung into action showed a small plane crashing into the upper level of the building, also known as China Zun, sending debris and a tail section of the plane showering down onto the city.
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Everyday activities like showering and cooking can create indoor condensation that may appear harmless, but can actually pose serious problems if it's not controlled.
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Instead of wasting time worrying about the perfect sides to prepare with your summery main dishes, whip up one of these one-and-done dinners—no sides required!
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There are now five-second countdowns for goal kicks and throw-ins to stop time-wasting.
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“Lavishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishing. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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