as in to flatter
to praise too much
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Recent Examples of massage
Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and gently massage the chicken to evenly coat with the marinade.
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Lexi Harrison,
Midwest Living,
10 June 2026
What makes lemon peels so beneficial is their acidic oils; agitate the peels by rolling, chopping, and massaging them before adding to your soil to extract as many benefits as possible.
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Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
While this is all occurring on your scalp and hair, your body is on a heated bed, and your body is getting massaged.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Gently massage the bag every 15 minutes to help the berries thaw.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for massage
Lexi Harrison,
Midwest Living,
10 June 2026
What makes lemon peels so beneficial is their acidic oils; agitate the peels by rolling, chopping, and massaging them before adding to your soil to extract as many benefits as possible.
—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
7 June 2026
While this is all occurring on your scalp and hair, your body is on a heated bed, and your body is getting massaged.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Gently massage the bag every 15 minutes to help the berries thaw.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for massage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for massage
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But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
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The responder then bends down to gently stroke the bird before getting another idea.
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Many supported their battle, praising them for taking the step.
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Sebastián Beccacece, the coach of La Tri, praised Ecuador fans in his pre-game news conference.
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Owens was begrudgingly congratulated by Hitler, but neither he nor the other Black medalists were ever even acknowledged by Roosevelt, who had also refused to endorse a boycott of the Games—an effort led by Black and Jewish organizations that opposed both Nazism and American segregation.
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In a clip shared on social media, a beaming Kolek could be seen trotting alongside the parade barricade, where scores of fans enthusiastically extended their hands to high-five the point guard and congratulate him.
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Place puffed corn in a large 17x12x2-inch roasting pan.
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And over the years, an increase in solar activity — space weather from the sun — has puffed up Earth's atmosphere to create more drag on Swift than expected, pulling it down from its initial orbit.
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As the lots rolled by, Mosoff watched quietly, still fortified by the exclusive tasting laid on to butter up bidders prior to the action.
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Ben spends the afternoon buttering up Ellie and praising her cake-icing skills, and even gives her the task of decorating the wedding cake.
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Rutte frequently flatters the president, crediting him with getting NATO members to increase their defense spending.
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Kamal’s not looking to become some celebrity chef, though the accolades are flattering.
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massage. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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