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
The restaurant delivers crowd pleasing Southern Italian classics, including a near-perfect rendition of cacio e pepe.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Bolstered by game performances by stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie, The Thursday Murder Club is a crowd-pleasing yarn of a film.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
These crowd-pleasing apps—loaded with peppers, green onion, and flavorful seasoning—assemble in a hurry.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
Here are some activities that are sure to please!
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Bolstered by game performances by stars Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley, and Celia Imrie, The Thursday Murder Club is a crowd-pleasing yarn of a film.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
These crowd-pleasing apps—loaded with peppers, green onion, and flavorful seasoning—assemble in a hurry.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026
Here are some activities that are sure to please!
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
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The discovery of a blue octopus about the size of a golf ball has delighted marine biologists and the public with its rarity – and its big-eyed cute factor.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Fun activities with children will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 May 2026
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San Diego still wants to build through pressure, circulate the ball, involve the goalkeeper and create superiority through the midfield.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The key to making housing more affordable is both building smaller starter homes that people can afford, and changing preferences so people want to live in them.—
Allison Schrager,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Modern Pentathlon has held a continuous place in the Olympic Games since 1912, constantly evolving over the decades to satisfy the viewing preferences of sports fans around the world.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 May 2026
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Under federal law, Social Security retirement and disability benefits generally cannot be garnished by private creditors to satisfy consumer debts.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Others, like Franklin, wished for a new kind of empire, one in which justice prevailed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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But that international window is a crucial one for all prospective players wishing to make their World Cup rosters, and perhaps Luna’s absence contributed to Pochettino deciding on a different direction.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Most scientists believe that burning fossil fuels releases greenhouse gases, which remain in the atmosphere, and that these gases trap additional heat, which warms the planet.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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As warming increases sea ice temperatures, the mechanical properties shift in ways that aren’t yet fully understood.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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There are 14 colors to choose from, including neutrals like black, beige, and white, plus more unique shades like pink lace, burgundy, and charcoal gray.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The government offers elderly citizens a small monthly allowance but some need and choose to earn more to cover living costs in one of the world’s most expensive cities.—
Catherine Phillips,
CNN Money,
24 May 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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Miguel just willed himself to get that hit, and then Alex Call, just being prepared and being able to hit the outfield grass.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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But not on the field, 36,000-plus surrounding him, willing him not to make a catch.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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