1
as in to gratify
to give in to (a desire)
the grandparents indulged the child's wishes to an extent that they never did with their own children
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2
as in to surrender
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
conventioneers who were obviously eager to indulge themselves in all of the vices that Las Vegas might offer
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as in to spoil
to treat with great or excessive care
you indulge those grandkids in ways you never did with your own kids
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Recent Examples of indulge
Nordstrom associates are said to indulge shoppers to meet their needs, and there are stories about Nordstrom employees delivering orders to homes at all hours of the day, even last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve.
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David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The national community could be knit together without indulging the chauvinism of belligerence.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
And sure, while indulging ourselves with a $400 tin of caviar isn’t exactly akin to buying a tube of lipstick for most of us, the sentiment is valid.
—Allyson Reedy, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
After indulging Sofia’s indolence for the better part of its running time, the movie suddenly supports her newfound sense of independence.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
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David Moin, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
The national community could be knit together without indulging the chauvinism of belligerence.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 19 Feb. 2025
And sure, while indulging ourselves with a $400 tin of caviar isn’t exactly akin to buying a tube of lipstick for most of us, the sentiment is valid.
—Allyson Reedy, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
After indulging Sofia’s indolence for the better part of its running time, the movie suddenly supports her newfound sense of independence.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulge
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And the success of finishing his college career with a 10-win season — and having 10 total combine invites — after the Hurricanes took their lumps for much of his college career was gratifying.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Murakami said he was gratified to see the collection has retained its appeal.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Nets also surrendered three straight 3-pointers to Vincent, Luka Doncic and Dalton Knecht over the final 2:29 of the third quarter.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2025
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After an hour, the man surrendered to police but bit an officer on the arm, police said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
10 Mar. 2025
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Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.—
Jack Fitzgerald,
Car and Driver,
13 Feb. 2023
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Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.—
Monica Mark,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2023
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The hotel features 225 luxurious rooms, 212 in a sleek new guest tower, that offer modern comforts that will please travelers.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Many in Mexico saw the move as a way to please President Trump and convince him to suspend or cancel the U.S. tariffs against Mexico.—
Riley Hoffman,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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High in the thin Alaskan air, where abundant oxygen had long abandoned such firmaments for lower altitude, five women knelt circled against the piercing cold.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The suspension of programs supporting the promotion of democracy in authoritarian countries, a bipartisan U.S. foreign policy for decades, has left experts wondering if the Trump administration has abandoned that goal.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Micellar Milk Froth Cleansing Gel & Makeup Remover Save yourself a step with this face wash that is strong enough to wash away makeup with its frothy foam while still pampering the skin barrier.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Then, she was pampered and showered with love from volunteers at FAAS, a shelter that takes in strays.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain came to Washington, humoring Trump.—
Maureen Dowd,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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There will be plenty of time to talk about all of that, so for now please humor me with a moment of reflection.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
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Both countries have tried to coordinate with the administration to satisfy concerns and put new measures in place, NPR's Jackie Northam says.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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Felix said if there is insufficient money in the TIF to satisfy the $825,000 due the developers over the next 14 years, money can come from neighboring TIF districts — two exist — so there is no risk to the city.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Indulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulge. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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