pleases

present tense third-person singular of please

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of pleases Each dish at Manhattan’s Atomix pleases the senses and comes with a menu card articulating its inspiration and how it’s rooted in Korean culinary history. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 And sore must be the storm indeed that can abash the foliage fiesta that pleases so many eyes. — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026 Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026 For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl. — Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026 Planning a summer trip that pleases curious kids, energetic teens and grandparents who want a comfortable pace? — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026 Waldmann Brewery makes a great date night, and Dark Horse’s burger pleases young adults. — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026 This savory and sweet jam is easy to make and pleases a crowd. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026 Style is subjective, so decide which pleases your eyes. — Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleases
Verb
  • The cynic in me delights at how Elon Musk piddled away more than $450 million of his billions on all those losing Republican candidates.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Druid Hill Park, Leakin Park, Gunpowder Valley, Cromwell Valley Park and other patches of local greenery are full of visual fall delights.
    — Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Reyes, who was nominated by former Democratic President Joe Biden, wants to know whether federal officials lied about the extent of renovation plans during months of hearings.
    — GARY FIELDS, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Because every character feels like a real resident of the same village, any of them can be pulled out to lead a film, whether the studio wants a ghost story or a romance.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Chifeng facility holds Bureau Veritas ISO certifications, satisfies RFNBO and ISCC standards, and produces 320,000 tons of green ammonia annually.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The off-kilter tale of a brave fox leading the fight against a comically noxious group of farmers satisfies like the grand victory feast at Badger’s (Bill Murray) table.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Starr-Riestis wishes the movement felt less socially awkward.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Anyone with information or who wishes to report an incident involving Thornsberry is asked to call the sheriff's office at 248-537-3530.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In Hollow Stems Pests can creep into the hollow stems of plants like Joe Pye weed and daylilies only to emerge again when the weather warms.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The threat will depend in part on how much the air warms during the day.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • When a consumer chooses to control the TV through a voice service such as Amazon Alexa, data is exchanged between the TV, TCL’s cloud, and Amazon so the service can function.
    — John Higgins, The Verge, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Perry chooses the latter, rising onto the stage through a trapdoor and performing despite her distress.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • According to the inner circle, the mythology is something that amuses Vernon more than anything else.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
  • And Griffin Hanson amuses in several small roles.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • What surprises me, actually, is – not surprises me, but what gratifies me is that Iranian attacks have been – not been larger or more capable.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 July 2026
  • 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 15 Nov. 2026.

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