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
Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching, playing games or building Lego, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic.
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Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
In addition to streamlining operations and closing underperforming restaurants, Adamolekun and Red Lobster are engaging with customers and indulging their nostalgia.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The facilities also include a Candy Spa that offers kid-friendly treatments like manicures and pedicures so the little ones can keep themselves engaged while parents indulge themselves.
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Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
As Venus and Uranus harmonize, permit yourself to indulge a forbidden desire.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
In addition to streamlining operations and closing underperforming restaurants, Adamolekun and Red Lobster are engaging with customers and indulging their nostalgia.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
The facilities also include a Candy Spa that offers kid-friendly treatments like manicures and pedicures so the little ones can keep themselves engaged while parents indulge themselves.
—
Deeya Sonalkar,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
As Venus and Uranus harmonize, permit yourself to indulge a forbidden desire.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulge
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This is particularly gratifying given the absurd and cruel trolling the young actress received from the toxic corners of internet fandom leading up to the film’s release.
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But any correspondence between string theory and experiment is gratifying to Vafa, who has spent the past four decades trying to wrest the theory from the purely conceptual realm to the point of generating testable predictions.
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In a friendly in Tokyo last October, Brazil surrendered a two-goal halftime lead and watched Japan pull ahead for an eventual 3-2 victory.
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More than 700 dogs remain unaccounted for Investigators have reviewed records showing that 918 dogs had been surrendered and transferred to Miranda’s Rescue from January 2025 to April 2026, Honsal said.
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Whether they're getting greased after a Super Bowl or spoiling All-Star rosters, does any city's poles get as much attention as Philadelphia's?
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Both suet and hummingbird nectar are very susceptible to spoiling from the heat.
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Create Layers Gardens in shade often rely less on color and more on other attributes to please the eye.
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The steeply descending main street of Haworth is filled with tea shops, pubs and stores clearly dedicated to pleasing Brontë pilgrims, but its basic form, including the original stationery store where the sisters once bought their paper, remains the same.
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According to the American Medical Association, 78% of physicians report that prior authorization delays have led patients to abandon recommended treatment.
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Later that day, deputies found her van abandoned in a field near Interstate 95, but Graham had seemingly vanished without a trace.
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Unlike during recovery months when high-intensity skiing and snowboarding take precedence, the remainder of the year is much more focused on lounging, pampering and connecting with other guests.
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The 25,000-square-foot signature spa turns Mirbeau Beacon into a stylish wellness retreat with a comprehensive array of pampering treatments.
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Difficult material, yes—but somehow Sandler injects snap and humor into these pages, whether they’re set at the welfare office or on the road in the Dominican Republic, making this a true pleasure to read.
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Just as the story mines humor from the collision of old-fashioned ways with a modern frankness, Paul’s score combines the appeal of jaunty golden-age sounds with a freshness that feels present day.
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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.
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The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.
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“Indulge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulge. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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