as in spoiled
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as in humored
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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as in surrendered
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 nursed
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 Synonyms for indulged
Verb
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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024 -
The Eagles hadn’t surrendered more than 23 points since their 33-16 loss to the Tampa Buccaneers in Week 4.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While it may have been born in the sleek Prada factory and later gifted to a pampered teenager, the bag does not have an easy life.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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Guest rooms are stocked with goodies to make your stay feel pampered and cozy — including complimentary bottled still and sparkling water, minibars with Mallorcan treats, espresso machines, electric kettles and teas, yoga mats, and Codage Paris bath amenities.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways became impassable when scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.—
Jaimie Ding,
TIME,
8 Jan. 2025
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Prosecutors in the first four months of 2024 pursued nearly 19,000 soldiers, who either abandoned their posts or deserted, according to the Ukrainian parliament.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, despite Baltimore’s seeming head start on the Opportunity Zone law, that potential largely fizzled under the pressure of gentrification fears and monied interests and failed to capture the true potential of the legislation.—
Venroy July,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2025
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While the extravagant top-secret initiation fees at the top clubs can soar to $1 million (not including annual dues or food and beverage minimums), the chance to join a club falls into the hands of older monied senior members who call the shots on who gets to be a part of their club.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Democrats are likely to vote in lockstep against the legislation, seeing it as primarily benefiting the very wealthy.—
Axios,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trump said the gold card program would be open for wealthy people, such as Russian oligarchs, to apply.—
Scott Murdoch,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Minor-league sports have become popular as an antidote to the moneyed juggernaut of global franchises, which can seem disconnected from the intimacy that made so many of us fans in the first place.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Hecker also had a store that focused on European labels like Petit Bateau and Jean Bourget, decades before splurging on childrenswear had become routine procedure for many moneyed parents.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For too long, many of us in the marketing industry have been complacent, talking a good game about this fabled cohort of affluent, life-affirming oldies.—
Tim Wragg,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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But as Times reporter Liam Dillon chronicled this week, some residents and leaders are signaling familiar opposition to new affordable housing, as others suggest making the affluent enclave more exclusive.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Indulged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulged. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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