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
More troubling is the emergence of a governor who seems intent on pleasing everyone, claiming victories and deflecting blame.
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025
The accounts building massive followings never try pleasing everyone.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Al-Qaida had published a document that said Harry’s assassination would please Muslims, and he and his wife were involved in a dangerous pursuit by paparazzi in New York.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
It's also made of recycled materials, another thing that should please environmentally-conscious buyers.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 16 Apr. 2025
The accounts building massive followings never try pleasing everyone.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Al-Qaida had published a document that said Harry’s assassination would please Muslims, and he and his wife were involved in a dangerous pursuit by paparazzi in New York.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2025
It's also made of recycled materials, another thing that should please environmentally-conscious buyers.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
Verb
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Just days ahead of her latest birthday, Burnett delighted fans with a guest appearance in the April 24 episode of Hacks.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Packers delighted hometown fans by finally using a first-round pick on a receiver for the first time since 2002, selecting Texas wideout Matthew Golden, who covered 40 yards in a scorching 4.29 seconds at the scouting combine.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
Verb
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For those who do not want to lock up that firearm, Michael suggests other interventions that can help prevent suicide.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Tall, powerful strikers able to create chances for themselves and stay calm in front of goal are exactly what Newcastle want.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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For football fans who have been having withdrawals every Sunday (Thursday and Mondays too), the real action is still months away, but at least tomorrow’s NFL Draft can satisfy the itch a little while longer.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
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Each sandwich is crafted with 100 percent real butter, the best real cheese, fresh-baked bread and real garlic for a crispy, cheesy, satisfying bite every time.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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So both of us very much wish to find our own places.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This is part of Israel Katz’s Ministry of Defense plan to encourage those who wish to permanently relocate, aligning with President Trump’s vision for the relocation of Gazans.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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These points of no return are specific moments when the planet has warmed so much that certain effects become irreversible.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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These particles can not only affect human health and safety, but can also affect the weather and climate by cooling or warming the Earth as well as enhancing or preventing cloud formation.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The wide availability of options allows men to choose the approach best suited to their individual needs.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The powerful fan has eight different speeds to choose from. But wait, there’s more.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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McDavid wills Oilers back Any chance the Oilers have to win this series falls on the shoulders of McDavid and Draisaitl.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Trump took his message to voters, willing them to contact their senators to get them on board against Kaine’s resolution, which was also sponsored by Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.).—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, more seals have been feasting more on small fish — leading to a decline in small fish across the region.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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But predators feasting on the world’s most vulnerable people doesn’t really make for an entertaining movie.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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