REGALING Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

regaling

verb

present participle of regale

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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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 One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 June 2026 His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories. — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026 Telling his fellow actors about this, Powell came off a bit like a war veteran regaling his fellow servicemembers with a particularly harrowing story. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 May 2026 The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history. — Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025 But his film career began in earnest with 2020's Scare Me, a stylish comedy about writers regaling each story with spooky tales in an isolated cabin during a power outage. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025 Barry Humphries, a longtime friend of Birley’s, did his Dame Edna schtick on both nights, regaling the audience with tales of a love affair with his pal. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2025

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The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of amusing

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The combination of these two groups feeding on a single stem of common milkweed cleared all the leaves and seed pods within three days.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
After feeding coins into a meter, Darien Wharton, 21, of west Orlando, jogged across West Robinson Street to drop something at a friend’s apartment.

— Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Definition of feeding

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Tabletop felt like a natural entry point in part because entertaining already plays a central role in Wheeler’s life.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 23 July 2026
Creators want a seamless way to make and disseminate their content while being able to make money; audiences want a bottomless feed of entertaining things to look at.

— Mia Sato, The Verge, 21 July 2026

Definition of entertaining

Verb

This powerful performance, honoring Ozzy Osbourne, was recorded at the David Z Foundation's annual JAMM Night fundraiser earlier this year.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Now, for the first time in its nearly 75-year history, the Hall of Fame will feature a dedicated experience honoring an active NBA player.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of honoring

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Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Start your meal with one of the mango lassis (the perfect way to cool down in the summer) before feasting on dishes like the tandoori lamb or momo, traditional Tibetan dumplings.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

Definition of feasting

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During the day when the bed is no longer in use, the entire bathroom and dining bench slide back and the dining table drops down, creating the four-seat dining lounge.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Fortunata's guests dining alfresco had a postcard view of the basilica and the bustling piazza, where teenagers canoodled on the edge of a fountain.

— Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

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