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
This should all please one Max Verstappen, who has been one of the most vocal critics of the new engines.
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is asked to please contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The legal flimsiness of the indictment indicates just how far Blanche’s DOJ is willing to go to please the president.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
ChatGPT feels a little eager to please.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
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Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Anyone with information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is asked to please contact 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or the Pima County Sheriff's Department at 520-351-4900.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
The legal flimsiness of the indictment indicates just how far Blanche’s DOJ is willing to go to please the president.
—Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
ChatGPT feels a little eager to please.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
Verb
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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Senior culinary producer Mallary Santucci praised a lightly peppery note, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield was delighted by the citrus peel.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Losing this game is not an option if the Giants want their fans to pay attention past Halloween, even with Arizona rookie coach Mike LaFleur deploying rookie running back Jeremiyah Love.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The judges also questioned Texas Solicitor General William Peterson over his arguments that the House is prevented from using proxy voting under the quorum clause, questioning if physical presence is needed to satisfy that requirement.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
12 May 2026
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Watering every couple of weeks will satisfy this fragrant perennial.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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And the Lakers — loaded with trade ammunition and cap space and forever wishing on star players — are going to be expected to make a play.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Jordan—who seemed more fish than girl, her bobbed blonde hair tinted green as old pennies—walked with a confidence that Ana wished for her own daughter.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Unlike burning oil, coal and natural gas, wind turbines produce electricity without warming the planet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Certain factors of this disease spread are changing, including warming temperatures that are causing rodents to migrate north toward Buenos Aires, according to the doctor.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Not everyone will make the decision to pursue treatment, but good candidates deserve the opportunity to choose.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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That is all too rare these days, especially in the case of an apparently rootless individual who chose an unconventional yet outwardly decent lifestyle.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 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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Turner willed the network into being at great personal and financial risk.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Šilovs played hurt Goaltender Artūrs Šilovs, who almost singlehandedly willed the Penguins to a Game 7 against the Flyers, was one of their best players in that series.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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