1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of please
But Tatum hadn’t been so much rescued as set up for exploitation, as well as a lifetime of trying (and failing) to please her father.
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Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
There would be no way to run a private company with the prices and services of the USPS that would please shareholders.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
The approach this year doesn’t mean that the resulting legislation will please everyone or will automatically sail through the legislature, said Clifford, a Centennial Democrat and police officer.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
Côté’s doc provides a portrait of a man battling to find inner peace one Insta reel at a time by pleasing dominatrices.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
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Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
There would be no way to run a private company with the prices and services of the USPS that would please shareholders.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
The approach this year doesn’t mean that the resulting legislation will please everyone or will automatically sail through the legislature, said Clifford, a Centennial Democrat and police officer.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2025
Côté’s doc provides a portrait of a man battling to find inner peace one Insta reel at a time by pleasing dominatrices.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
Verb
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Since 1986, Dolores and Lupe Mendez have been delighting South Siders with soul-satisfying breakfast tacos and other early-morning staples like huevos rancheros.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The players’ receptiveness to the nickname delights Liam.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
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By Ben Walsh Donald Trump wants to get back into the casino business.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Bruins general manager wanted the captain to conclude his career in Black and Gold.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 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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In March 2022, the Halloween star wished her daughter, Ruby, a happy birthday on Instagram and called for the protection of trans rights in the United States.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
3 Mar. 2025
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Vatican officials can be faithful to the highest standards of their religion, truly wishing to serve the church and the common good of humanity.—
Daniel Speed Thompson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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That occurs when a layer of Arctic air 10 to 30 miles above the surface warms by 50°F or more over a period of just two days, a phenomenon known as a sudden stratospheric warming (SSW).—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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In an analysis released last week, the group found that 97% of the 241 cities analyzed saw a warming trend for the season.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
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Often, these candidates are not chosen because there is a ceiling on their support.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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Those on the college track might choose a school abroad, an option no longer reserved for the wealthy.—
Lisa Z. Lindahl,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sock willed a weaker team to the playoffs last year, so probably so. - 2025 Prediction: 6th Post Draft Move: the team flipped Dizon to get Bouchard ….—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The record arrives alongside a lyric video that finds the singer lounging around the studio, willing herself to accept the warmth of a relationship without looking over her shoulder for whatever unfortunate truths might derail it.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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Rashad, 76, and Richardson Jackson, 75, are familiar with the trials of Black archetypal matriarchs, having feasted upon such characters for much of their careers, Rashad perhaps most notably as Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show.—
Soraya Nadia McDonald,
Vulture,
25 Feb. 2025
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Wolves feast on cattle, which can threaten the livelihood of ranchers.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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