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.
—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
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
Verb
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The provocative, genre-defying horror flick boasts unhinged gore, a delightfully dark sense of humor, Madigan as the creepiest aunt ever, and a crowd-pleasing finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Early reviews suggest a crowd-pleasing spectacle and likely box-office juggernaut.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Member’s Mark Coconut Cake has returned to the bakery just in time for Easter, delighting fans who eagerly await its annual appearance.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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This same story of economic reinvigoration is playing out across the nation in dozens of rural counties that have embraced renewable energy projects, delighting taxpayers, enriching county coffers and making previously unaffordable public works projects possible.—
Sophie Hartley,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its psychedelic interludes exist to snap back into satisfying rhythms.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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Blending helps turn veggies and stock into a surprisingly thick and satisfying soup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Temperatures will stay seasonable for a few days before warming back into the 80s just as SXSW wraps up.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Florida House passed a bill last week that, if made into law, could stop local governments from setting specific goals to reduce planet-warming emissions.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Pleasuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasuring. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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