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
That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
In a move sure to please Boo Buckets' fans, this year’s lineup features three classic faces — Ghost, Pumpkin and Goblin — along with two new ones, Cat and Zombie.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Gone is the sense that Maggie is desperate to please Alma; so too is Alma’s interest in supporting Maggie.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Going with a more lucrative offer would please not only F1’s shareholders but also the competitors.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
In a move sure to please Boo Buckets' fans, this year’s lineup features three classic faces — Ghost, Pumpkin and Goblin — along with two new ones, Cat and Zombie.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025
Gone is the sense that Maggie is desperate to please Alma; so too is Alma’s interest in supporting Maggie.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Going with a more lucrative offer would please not only F1’s shareholders but also the competitors.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
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Gen Alpha’s latest viral catchphrase is baffling adults and delighting kids across the country.—
Kimberly Richardson,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Even the box will delight your dog.—
Christine Persaud,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 shutdown has occurred because Democrats want to see extensions of tax credits and continued spending on health agencies, both actions which come directly out of federal government funds.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Alumni want more transparency Alums told IndyStar that transparency is the way to rebuild their trust.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Oct. 2025
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There’s something satisfying about the victim-less crime.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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What results, though, is a tonally erratic chore that might not satisfy either party.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Following Voigt’s resignation, the Miss USA organization thanked Voigt for her time in the role and wished her well in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The picture book is both written and illustrated by Knightley, 40, who tells a whimsical story about a young girl that wishes her new baby sister would be carried away by birds.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The weather can have a notable impact on heating expenses in a number of ways—not only because colder temperatures will raise the amount of energy needed to warm a home, but also because colder weather increases the demand for electricity, which can cause prices to go up too.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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Heat on medium power in short spurts until warmed through.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Blue Jays chose Yesavage in the first round of last year’s draft out of East Carolina University.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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During his free agency ahead of the 2024 season, Ohtani visited Toronto as one of his finalists but ultimately chose to stay in Southern California and play for the Dodgers.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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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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Long-suffering Mariners fans are doing everything in their power to will this team to a Game 6 win — Etsy witches and rally shoes included.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Other factors, however, were up to their discretion, including championship pedigree, record-breaking statistics or simply their ability to will their teams to victory.—
Doug Feinberg,
Twin Cities,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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