as in indulgence
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as in indulging
to give in to (a desire)
humored her grandfather by listening to his war stories for the hundredth time
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Noun
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This after-dark twist on a beloved tradition blends the best of Dubai’s nightlife with the indulgence of an early-afternoon meal, creating a social and sophisticated experience.—
Natasha Amar,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025 -
Wilson, 45, explained that the challenge involves giving up 1 to 3 indulgences and replacing them with habits that benefit your physical or mental health.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Just remember to label your edibles clearly and let everyone know the potency before indulging.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2025
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In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.—
Julie Cobalt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In one controversial use case, UK rail operator Network Rail reportedly sent video data of passengers to Amazon’s emotional analytics service without gathering their consent.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Why catharsis doesn’t work Kicking the crap out of a punching bag or unleashing a rant might feel gratifying in the moment.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
21 Mar. 2025
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So, if not a gratifying ending where everyone lives happily ever after and the villains get clobbered, then what?—
Brian Grubb,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The judge did not find an antitrust violation in Google originally buying third-party display-ad firms, with the assent of the Federal Trade Commission under multiple administrations.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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Luna obtained the 218 discharge petition signatures needed to force a vote with or without Johnson's assent — including from a dozen Republicans.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Trump’s assertion of dictatorial power — and widespread acceptance of such power across American society — fatally broke the republic’s structure.—
Joe Mathews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Root yourself in compassion and acceptance.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Military leaders pushed those possibilities to hellish extremes, following the logic that killing civilians might induce surrender.—
Colin Jones,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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History has long taught us that such appeasement doesn’t work when concession is seen as weakness—or even as surrender.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Humoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humoring. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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