as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate
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Recent Examples of pleasuring
Sophie has spent so long this season being a role of service, and for Benedict to now be washing her hair and then pleasuring her felt like a really nice switcheroo that Sophie deeply deserved.
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Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest—which turns 30 this month—foresaw a near-future America pleasuring itself to death.
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Jason Guriel,
Air Mail,
21 Feb. 2026
But pleasuring yourself could actually relieve some of these symptoms.
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Erica Sweeney,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2026
During her job interview, Girlie is shown a video of a girl pleasuring a man.
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Sarah Rose Etter,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest—which turns 30 this month—foresaw a near-future America pleasuring itself to death.
—
Jason Guriel,
Air Mail,
21 Feb. 2026
But pleasuring yourself could actually relieve some of these symptoms.
—
Erica Sweeney,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2026
During her job interview, Girlie is shown a video of a girl pleasuring a man.
—
Sarah Rose Etter,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasuring
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When in doubt, reach for vanilla If you are torn between scent families or worried about pleasing a mix of guests, there is a fallback that has been tested across cultures.
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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Iran responded in the 64th minute with Rezaeian’s cross headed home by Mohammad Mohebi, tying the score and delighting fans.
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The keyboard and touchpad also worked great, with satisfying haptic feedback.
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But there is a wide variety of products that address different skin concerns, from peptide serums for wrinkles to satisfying face masks to deeply hydrated skin.
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Scientists continue to study how much, if any, warming temperatures may affect El Niño's traditional impacts.
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Europe is the planet’s fastest warming continent, heating at around two to three times the global average.
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“Pleasuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasuring. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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