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
Tickled by his enthusiasm, Mishra graciously indulged his demands.
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Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s a distinction between grappling with reality, however, and indulging unduly in cynicism.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s no better way to indulge your love of dairy creaminess while learning about all sorts of new cheeses and regions.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Guests can order craft cocktails at the circular bar, and for those who indulge, there’s a small, clandestine cigar room just off the entrance.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s a distinction between grappling with reality, however, and indulging unduly in cynicism.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
There’s no better way to indulge your love of dairy creaminess while learning about all sorts of new cheeses and regions.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Guests can order craft cocktails at the circular bar, and for those who indulge, there’s a small, clandestine cigar room just off the entrance.
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulge
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Always do right; this will gratify some people and astonish the rest.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 May 2025
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The gratifying news is that, almost a century later, Tables for Two is still running, now with Helen Rosner in the Lois Long seat.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Despite peppering Providence goaltender Michael DiPietro with 40 shots while surrendering just 19, the Checkers fell 3-2 in Game 3 of their AHL Atlantic Division semifinal series.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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Cardinals must surrender all electronic devices, and the Sistine Chapel is placed under full lockdown.—
Dan Cody,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 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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But the viewer wasn’t the only one the jewelry designer sought to please.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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Al-Qaida had published a document that said Harry’s assassination would please Muslims, and he and his wife were involved in a dangerous pursuit by paparazzi in New York.—
Brian Melley,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Republicans who fall for this scheme are abandoning any pretense of free-market principles.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Even though Bezos is less involved in the day-to-day running of the tech giant, within hours of Trump’s call, Amazon publicly downplayed the potential plan to list tariffs before abandoning it entirely.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
2 May 2025
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Continue reading here Angels box score MLB scores MLB standings WNBA From Anthony De Leon: Even on Mother’s Day — the day dedicated to relaxation and pampering for moms — the Sparks will take the hardwood in Torrance, sweating through defensive sets, refining footwork and hitting jumpers.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2025
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Guests can also choose pampering with facials, body scrubs, and a range of wellness experiences.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Irate and dismissive, but then reluctantly indulgent, Ed agrees to humor Simon, if only with the expectation of dispelling his paranoia.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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Analysis: Moscow sees economic and geopolitical benefits in humoring Trump’s push for a cease-fire, our Moscow bureau chief Anton Troianovski writes.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Overall, this low-profile keyboard elevates your routine with practical features that make each keystroke both satisfying and efficient.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Loyalists of Fripp and his mothership band, King Crimson, have had their prog jones satisfied multiple times in the past few years.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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“Indulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulge. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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