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Recent Examples of regale
Verb
Like his Washington, Bargatze’s Farnsworth regaled a trio of underlings (SNL cast members Bowen Yang, Mikey Day, and James Austin Johnson) with ridiculous yet accurate predictions for the future, in this case of TV. Judy Berman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025 Her mother, an enslaved woman whose name is lost to history, had been a storyteller, too, regaling the girl with folktales on the Maryland plantation where she was born in the mid-nineteenth century. April White, JSTOR Daily, 15 Sep. 2025 Appel also regaled the audience with his strategy that resulted in Springsteen getting on the cover of both Time and Newsweek. Caryn Rose, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025 The 21-time PGA Tour winner engaged a small group on a practice green, going over technique, drills and flatstick psychology while also regaling them with stories about golf greats—like how keeping an eye on the hole helped Beth Daniel transform her putting game. Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regale
Noun
  • And Bina remains as stridently anti-Joanne as ever, banning her from the Roklovs’ weekly Shabbat dinner and blaming her when Noah is passed over for the promotion.
    Judy Berman, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Elizabeth Frantz | Reuters Why let a $10 billion lawsuit get in the way of old friends having some chicken and gravy for dinner?
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • These were all bad things, but somehow they were made good in the eyes of the people being amused by them.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
  • As in Robinson’s other works, what elevates them from amusing to sublime is the way they’re performed, often by unfamiliar but wonderfully offbeat character actors — through overly broad smiles, wild-eyed smirks, strange pronunciations.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Veteran journalist Deborah Norville — who retired from Inside Edition in May after serving as the anchor of the news magazine for 30 years — will also be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The terms of Mike Hill’s contract will be honored, including a financial payout of his $420,000 base salary through June 30, 2030.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In German tradition, this funerary banquet is typically held several weeks after the death, once the initial shock has settled.
    Diana Hubbell, Saveur, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Utsav will also feature a large banquet hall for private events, Aella and Pingili told CharlotteFive.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Goodell brushed aside the criticism, emphasizing that the halftime show’s purpose is to entertain and reach the widest audience possible.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.
    Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Eggs from hens fed high-quality feed and given space to roam outdoors tend to have a better flavor and slightly more nutrients.
    Lindsey DeSoto, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Fear, like anxiety, often feeds on isolation, so the stronger your community, the better.
    Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Devotees dress up in their finest outfits, make offerings to Lakshmi, light fireworks and sparklers, and enjoy a sweet feast.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Devotees dress up in their finest outfits, make offerings to Lakshmi, light fireworks and sparklers, and enjoy a sweet feast.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, washing isn’t mandatory, and a raccoon still will dine if there’s no water nearby.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Regale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regale. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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