1
as in delights
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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as in wants
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of pleases
First in the Western Conference at 4-0-1, tied with Nashville in the Supporters’ Shield race with 13 points, and days away from the first leg of its CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal against defending champion Cruz Azul, LAFC has shown a penchant for competing hard, which pleases Dos Santos.
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Josh Gross, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
But a little later, Laura asks to stay with this good Samaritan rather than go with the EMTs, an arrangement that clearly pleases Betty.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Ellie does a great job with Christian’s birthday cake, which pleases Ben.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
That creates healthy breadth readings and pleases professional stock pickers, though in the past has not been associated with strong index advances.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
To see so many moments where films have been getting such strong reactions from audiences and from critics really pleases me.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The new emphasis, and the current EPA’s view that economic interests should be critical to environmental rules, pleases many business groups.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Josh Gross, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2026
But a little later, Laura asks to stay with this good Samaritan rather than go with the EMTs, an arrangement that clearly pleases Betty.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Ellie does a great job with Christian’s birthday cake, which pleases Ben.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
That creates healthy breadth readings and pleases professional stock pickers, though in the past has not been associated with strong index advances.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
To see so many moments where films have been getting such strong reactions from audiences and from critics really pleases me.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
His fervor for society pleases his mother Violet (Ruth Gemmell), but also frustrates her to the point of squeezing Penelope for information.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
The new emphasis, and the current EPA’s view that economic interests should be critical to environmental rules, pleases many business groups.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleases
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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This classic combination of chocolate pudding, crushed sandwich cookies, and gummies is a childhood favorite that still delights today.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2026
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October 23 – November 21 Creativity wants a stage — and willing partners.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has shown interest in a team in London; Qatar Sports Investment, the owners of soccer giant PSG, is eying one in Paris; and RedBird Capital, which owns AC Milan and is an investor in Paramount, wants a team in Milan.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For those partial to a glaze, a drizzle of maple syrup at the end satisfies anyone who loves a sweet finish.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026
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After several critiques by WNBA hoopers in recent seasons regarding revenue share, the league finally decided to split earnings with its players — but not at the percentage that satisfies those players.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who wishes to share photos or videos after a storm passes through can join CBS News Detroit's Weather Watcher Network.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, House of Colour offers personal shopping for clients, which can be done inside Surprise Lily Boutique, if the client wishes.—
Bailey Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trees are the first plants to begin pollinating as the weather warms, with grasses and weeds releasing pollen later on.—
Hali Smith
April 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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As a crochet designer with nearly a decade of stitching experience, seeing the fiber art make its runway return warms my yarn-loving heart in a way only wool can (IYKYK).—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
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Every Tuesday of tournament week, the defending champion chooses the menu for his fellow champions, and the lore of the occasion continues to grow.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Alliances, however, do not mean states have to engage in warfare just because an ally chooses to do so.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The thing that amuses me the most?—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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In December, the two sat down in Exactly Right’s Burbank headquarters — a setting that still amuses them both.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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By virtue of its sheer scale, everything that gratifies us about submarine cables feels amplified a hundredfold in 2Africa; the same goes for everything that worries us.—
Samanth Subramanian,
The Dial,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Pleases.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleases. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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