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verb

past tense of please

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pleased
Adjective
IndieWire is pleased to exclusively share both the film’s first trailer and its release plans from the Independent Film Company, which will release the film in theaters this November. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026 That's what happened when Kerr stumbled upon the three grizzly bears, and the adult female wasn't pleased to see him. David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Coach Mike Macdonald was pleased with reserves like Eastern and Singleton, as well as the potential that Seumalo showed. Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Her younger sisters, Stella and Freida, are dropping major bombshells that fans are enjoying—but those protecting Parton’s estate are reportedly less than pleased. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 31 Aug. 2026 He was said to be pleased about having the opportunity to see more of his younger son and family. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 Hedrick was pleased with the way his defense stepped up and kept Palos Verdes out of the end zone in the second half. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 But when one child refuses to play along, Buddy is not pleased and cracks begin to appear in this seemingly perfect world. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 That was my character being so giddy and pleased by the fact that Sheridan is finally being put in his place. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
The trust’s president and CEO, Brent Leggs, said the group was disappointed with the decision but pleased with Roberts’ dissent. Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Alicent will not be pleased by the death of her innocent daughter. Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Jim was, however, pleased to see that Citi thinks Azure is doing well. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 15 July 2026 His performances at the World Cup will have pleased West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo. Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Netflix has a new #1 movie in its top 10 list, a romantic comedy that seems to have pleased both critics and audiences alike, far from a sure thing in that genre. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Success was whatever pleased him that afternoon. Bob Batchelor, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Yet the momentary surprise was not enough to affect a single note of my playing, a fact which pleased me. Literary Hub, 15 June 2026 Again, Brunello was a man at ease in his surroundings, pleased to share the docufilm about his life and philosophies. Randee Dawn, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleased
Adjective
  • And fans of the page-turner might be delighted to know that Slaughter serves as the series showrunner.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • While plenty of film fans were delighted to learn that Anne Hathaway would be joining Tom Cruise in Days of Thunder 2, Randy Quaid was not among them.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet the demands of being F1’s most famous and successful team mean expectations, both internally and externally, will only be satisfied when the championship drought, dating back to 2008, finally ends.
    Luke Smith, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, the number of OEMs that reported being satisfied with their reshoring results dropped precipitously in 2026 to 65 percent, down from 96 percent in 2025.
    Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Hollywood is thrilled that her star is back in pristine condition for fans to enjoy forever.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In January, just days after the Bears’ magical 2025 dream run ended with a playoff loss, Poles was thrilled when Johnson slammed the back cover on that season and ordered everyone to start working for 2026.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Lottie Shackelford wanted to stay close to her children and to help their teachers.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The brothers also may have wanted to dodge questions regarding rumors about a new tour, with the band posting cryptic teasers on social media the past several days.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Carolina Panthers better be glad that Wednesday’s joint practice against the Houston Texans didn’t count in the NFL standings.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Hot sleepers will be glad to know that the smooth sateen weave lyocell shell is more absorbent than regular cotton.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • George Clooney has arrived at the Venice Film Festival in high spirits, happy to be back in one of his favorite places in the world.
    Stefania Saltalamacchia, Vanity Fair, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The publisher was apparently not too happy either, according to Wilson, though selling over a million copies of an ancient epic probably won her some wiggle room.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Add chicken back to sauce and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until chicken is coated and warmed through.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Previous marine heat waves have warmed ocean water for only about 130 feet down from the surface, but the effects of the current heat wave are being seen between 325 feet and 500 feet under the surface.
    Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Ditto the presence of ghosts from Abernathy’s construction 170 years ago, when a daughter of the Confederacy wished for a home where nothing bad would happen.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Jett's family has also wished for full and speedy recoveries for the two officers shot that night.
    Aubrey Wright, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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