1
as in amusing
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco
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2
as in feeding
to entertain with a fancy meal
an inn that nightly regales its guests with five-course meals prepared by a master chef
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Recent Examples of regaling
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.
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Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
On the way back to her workstation after the 0830 all clear, Masako indulged this innocent conceit by regaling some of her Kenjo coworkers with a claim about her father’s apparently magical ability to protect himself and his family from American bombs.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Savala quickly dazzled the young pastors in charge of Chi Alpha at Sam Houston, regaling them with stories that sounded ripped out of the New Testament.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
On the way back to her workstation after the 0830 all clear, Masako indulged this innocent conceit by regaling some of her Kenjo coworkers with a claim about her father’s apparently magical ability to protect himself and his family from American bombs.
—Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
Savala quickly dazzled the young pastors in charge of Chi Alpha at Sam Houston, regaling them with stories that sounded ripped out of the New Testament.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regaling
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However, rather than being powered by nuclear fusion, like stars are, the engines of these objects are supermassive black holes greedily feeding on surrounding matter and blasting out energy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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By simulating Earth with a global climate model, and feeding it a bewildering variety of data, the team brought snapshots of these ancient planets to life in some 85 slices of geological, paleontological history.—
Peter Brannen,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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Around the same time, Mark Twain spent weeks at a time at the estate, soaking in the New England scenery and entertaining other houseguests with readings from Huckleberry Finn.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Sep. 2025
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With that in mind, colorful cookware makes entertaining a breeze, as these pieces can go straight from the oven or stovetop to the table.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
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The brothers regularly — though separately — participate in events honoring young people making a difference in communities around the world.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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With a farm-to-table philosophy, CHES and Calilo Restaurant serve as extensions of the resort’s deeper mission—honoring Ios’ heritage.—
Caitlin Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Today, loyal fans make the drive up Left Hand Canyon to jam out to bluegrass, folk, Americana and other genres while feasting on hearty fare.—
Sarah Kuta,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pests can make their way into these small crevices easily, so keeping your appliances clean and free of food will prevent bugs from feasting in your kitchen.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Sep. 2025
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This versatile cover is available in a circular shape that ranges from 12 to 27 inches diameter to dress up basic cushions on less accommodating dining chairs or use it as pop-up seating on the lawn (no grass stains here).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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South End Exchange has a wide variety of both modern and vintage furniture for bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Regaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regaling. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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