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
Is Huda self-absorbed, overdramatic, extremely volatile, overly obsessed with traditional gender roles, and impossible to please?
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Shannon Keating, Vulture, 19 June 2025
Terrible tings goen happen if Jar Jar remains nothing more than the most annoying and unnecessary CGI character ever to please George Lucas.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Look for ways to improve your immediate surroundings; this will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Politics is a service business and Trump and his Capitol Hill allies are aiming to please the customer.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
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Shannon Keating, Vulture, 19 June 2025
Terrible tings goen happen if Jar Jar remains nothing more than the most annoying and unnecessary CGI character ever to please George Lucas.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
Look for ways to improve your immediate surroundings; this will please you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
Politics is a service business and Trump and his Capitol Hill allies are aiming to please the customer.
—David M. Drucker, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
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Anything to do with the arts and the entertainment world will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 June 2025
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All About George, Charlotte, Louis, Archie and Lilibet Prince Louis, 7, Hilariously Copies Big Brother Prince George, 11, Flipping His Hair on Live TV When the royals gathered on the Buckingham Palace balcony for the event's grand finale, the aerial flypast, Prince Louis continued to delight.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Trump also wants the Federal Reserve to lower rates, another goal that would be set back by higher inflation.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Givhan wanted to dig into what Abloh had that others didn’t.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2025
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Serve up a board at a party, and have fun sampling all the different flavors with your guests, or whip up a quick flight for a drool-worthy afternoon snack that satisfies all your cravings.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
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The topic of banning phones at gigs has been a contentious one over the years, with artists wishing for fans to live in the moment, and fans desiring a chance to memorialize their concert experiences.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
19 June 2025
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In the meantime, wishing everyone a happy Juneteenth, aka Emancipation Day.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The World Meteorological Organization said in an outlook there is an 80% chance that at least one year between 2025 and 2029 will be warmer than 2024 as the planet continues to warm.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Hot, hotter, hottest: How much will climate change warm your county?—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Free agents were finally starting to choose Boston again.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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For now, there’s been a ton of fun moments to choose from on the ice.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Although Matthew knows better, his fears recur: Does his fumbling with the lines signal the beginning of Alzheimer’s, dementia? Some days, his spin on life is triumphant, if willed: Still kicking!—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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And Matthews looked like a leader, willing his team to a win.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Cruisers can feast on a multi-course buffet dinner and enjoy a premium open bar, while enjoying stunning views of the Manhattan skyline during the three-hour sail.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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When my daughter and I are outside, these pesky blood suckers feast.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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