as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care
pamper a sick child
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as in indulgent
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as in coddling
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pampering
Adjective
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This is a dessert bourbon in all the right ways — rich, warm, and indulgent, but never cloying.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025 -
Tate's Bake Shop Soft Baked Cookies Tate's Bake Shop has released soft, chewy and delicious cookies in two indulgent flavors: Chocolate Chip and Dark Chocolate Chunk!—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Just remember to label your edibles clearly and let everyone know the potency before indulging.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.—
Julie Cobalt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their grass-like hollow leaves have a mild onion flavor and are common in salads and dips.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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After the Animal Kingdom star shaved his head for another role, Williamson had a mild freakout.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Through its busy streets, the Ford Ranger PHEV emitted a gentle hum at low speeds and easily handled deep road ruts and drain covers with little fuss.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Don't boil for too long: Keep the liquid at a gentle simmer, and cook the ribs just until tenderized.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
Noun
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This suggests that its disruptive effects only work on certain types of cells, which will be an important consideration when developing medications.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Based on public feedback and the survey that closed June 17, Baird-Spencer said, the top three alternatives are expected to be presented to the City Council for consideration.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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This section wipes out the existing film and photography permit requirements in national parks and replaces them with significantly more lenient rules.—
Sam MacIlwaine,
Outside Online,
11 May 2025
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Camargo acknowledged that lenient sentences have encouraged armed groups to recruit minors to commit crimes.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The stoppage in the 11th round was a merciful one from Barrera’s corner.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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If 10 percent of people are going to be cruel no matter what and 10 percent will be merciful no matter what, then the greatest battle of our lives, the real one, is not good versus evil.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The breed is tolerant of human activities, and are known to nest in neighborhoods with a park-like setting, or over roofs or driveways of homes, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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Hummingbirds are very tolerant of people and often nest in hanging flower baskets or shrubbery just outside of your windows.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Pampering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pampering. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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