: manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes
gave him a neck massage
massaged; massaging
1
: to subject to massage
2
a
: to treat flatteringly : blandish
b
: manipulate, doctor
massaged the data to help his cause
massager
noun
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Examples of massage in a Sentence
Noun
She gave him a neck massage.
using massage to help relax
Verb
She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Try your luck at the sprawling 90,000 square-foot casino with tons of choices for players (slots, table games, sports betting), or unwind at The Spa at Caesars Virginia with a rejuvenating Fountain of Youth facial or calming Himalayan salt stone massage.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Her process begins with massaging the face using tools like microcurrents, rollers and gua sha to rejuvenate the skin.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
At the same time, the GOP proposal would give the General Assembly the power to impose sales taxes on an array of previously untaxed services – everything from massages to furnace maintenance.
—Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Try your luck at the sprawling 90,000 square-foot casino with tons of choices for players (slots, table games, sports betting), or unwind at The Spa at Caesars Virginia with a rejuvenating Fountain of Youth facial or calming Himalayan salt stone massage.
—Katie Chang, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
From there, unlike in Sacramento, the Heat massaged the lead to the finish.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Her process begins with massaging the face using tools like microcurrents, rollers and gua sha to rejuvenate the skin.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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