1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of please
Training a goldendoodle is generally straightforward because of their intelligence and eagerness to please, though experts recommend specific approaches to get the best results.
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
While that new detail is likely to please debt holders, who had proposed that current shareholders inject 8 billion reais, the company rejected other changes sought by creditors, including relinquishing control of the board.
—Rachel Gamarski, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Lululemon's choice of Heidi O'Neill as CEO isn't pleasing everyone.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
While that new detail is likely to please debt holders, who had proposed that current shareholders inject 8 billion reais, the company rejected other changes sought by creditors, including relinquishing control of the board.
—Rachel Gamarski, Bloomberg, 26 Apr. 2026
Lululemon's choice of Heidi O'Neill as CEO isn't pleasing everyone.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
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After decades of delighting fans with her brilliant performances in comedies like Private Benjamin, Overboard and The First Wives Club, Hawn is turning to a different medium to spread the power of positivity.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
27 Apr. 2026
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Felicia Anderson, 39, is wanted on a half-dozen criminal counts, including first-degree assault, second-degree assault and weapons violations.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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Holland doesn't want to force sobriety on anyone.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the global memory crisis has worsened, forcing tech giants to pay up for the capacity needed to satisfy their data center ambitions.—
Jordan Novet,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tense drama satisfies history lovers and weather nerds.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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When Beijing wishes to shape the outcome of a transaction, signal displeasure, or slow the advance of foreign competitors in strategic sectors, antitrust enforcement has proven an effective tool.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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There’s an Observatory for those wishing to stargaze (beautiful), and there is also The Den—a fun space for children to play and enjoy their visit (think Lego room, fancy dress, giant keyboard).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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As the weather warms, melting snow from the mountains can lift local river levels even higher, with dangerous consequences.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Apr. 2026
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Montana, Wyoming and the Dakotas hold in the mid-20s to low 30s on Night 1, warming slightly into the upper 20s and mid-30s by the following night.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Keep it simple, stay within your limits, and choose what actually supports you long term.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Documents show both deputies received Skelly conferences — pre-disciplinary hearings afforded to public employees who choose to rebut misconduct allegations.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Dec. 2024
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Having come within an overtime goal of the summit three years ago, the Gophers’ fan base is starving for the first new NCAA title banner to hang inside 3M Arena at Mariucci since a wunderkind named Thomas Vanek willed Minnesota to a title in 2003.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ladytron willed themselves into existence some 25 years ago, writing their names in the residue of icy-hot heroes like Kraftwerk, Soft Cell, and Gina X.—
Jesse Dorris,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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