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as in amused
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco
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Recent Examples of regaled
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.
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Judy Berman, Time, 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
That’s his outlet for a passion that began during childhood walks alongside his father, who regaled him with the glory years.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
My brother played it religiously and regaled me about his adventures in the shed and the sandbox.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 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
That’s his outlet for a passion that began during childhood walks alongside his father, who regaled him with the glory years.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 Aug. 2025
My brother played it religiously and regaled me about his adventures in the shed and the sandbox.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regaled
Verb
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Her husband seemed amused by her confusion.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The October 19 post has received numerous comments, with viewers amused by the golden retriever’s dramatic response.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The new partnership with boutique Doggie Deli brings jerkies in venison, grass-fed Angus and even blueberry varieties.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Some states, like Virginia and Louisiana, have declared states of emergency to unlock the funds needed to keep residents fed.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These are heavy topics in a time when people just want to watch the show and be entertained.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The production draws on a long history of curiosity amusements in which people looked to be entertained by viewing others with unusual or non-normative bodies, especially in nineteenth-century Western circus and dime museums.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, he was honored with the Mobo Pioneer award for his significant contribution to British Black culture.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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All original tickets will be honored for the new dates.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Ravens have feasted on a schedule that, through eight weeks, includes nary a team with a winning record.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Granted, most of the league has feasted on the rebuilding Sharks during that time.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutor Andrew Figliuzzi claimed Chambers dined at a Houston restaurant before hitting three bars on the night of the crash, per the Chronicle, allegedly downing at least six alcoholic beverages and using cocaine.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Following the blowout win over Las Vegas, Kelce and his fiancée, Taylor Swift, dined there Sunday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His work resulted in 12 Sports Emmy Awards on 20 nominations for his work on the Olympics and World Cups, as well as being recognized with an Engineering Emmy for innovation for the 1996 Olympics.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Hours after being asked, management at the non-profit voluntarily recognized the union.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Regaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regaled. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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