propitiating

present participle of propitiate

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appeasing
Verb
  • And many brands and stores are appeasing consumer preference for cotton products to carry them through the fall and winter months.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Rivals and analysts suggest that Ellison has improved at managing profit and loss and appeasing superstar creative talent like Tom Cruise and Charlize Theron (arguably the two most important tasks in running a studio).
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Propitiating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propitiating. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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