as in to flatter
to praise too much
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Recent Examples of massage
Showerhead Upgrade An easier, DIY-friendly spa treat is a handheld massaging showerhead.
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Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Witt appeared to massage the inside of his knee and then, after being examined, remained in the game for the third out of the inning.
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Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
The Ortho + Rest Arch Support Walking Sandals are designed with massaging heel insoles and fully adjustable straps for a customizable, supportive fit.
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Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Bonnie massaged his legs and applied heating pads to his replacement joints.
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Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Witt appeared to massage the inside of his knee and then, after being examined, remained in the game for the third out of the inning.
—
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
The Ortho + Rest Arch Support Walking Sandals are designed with massaging heel insoles and fully adjustable straps for a customizable, supportive fit.
—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Bonnie massaged his legs and applied heating pads to his replacement joints.
—
Literary Hub,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massage
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Medina cuts the ball back, Almada dummies it intelligently and, when the ball reaches him, Messi has enough space to stroke a first-time shot into the net.
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But Argentina’s talisman stroked it wide of the net.
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Leaders from India’s ruling Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have publicly praised bhajan clubbing gatherings.
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Magazine, praising Swift's ability to handle intense public scrutiny.
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The State Department on Tuesday congratulated conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori after she was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election by a razor-thin margin.
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In 2010, on Respect for the Aged Day, Japanese officials sought out a Tokyo man named Sogen Kato to congratulate him on living to a hundred and eleven.
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From wedding-guest-worthy dresses to a $15 casual T-shirt dress, our top picks have loose cap sleeves, breezy bell sleeves perfect for the Southern heat, and puff sleeves for a touch of drama.
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Featuring a delicate lace trim, a V-neckline, buttons up the front, and lightly puffed sleeves, this top is beyond gorgeous.
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As the lots rolled by, Mosoff watched quietly, still fortified by the exclusive tasting laid on to butter up bidders prior to the action.
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Ben spends the afternoon buttering up Ellie and praising her cake-icing skills, and even gives her the task of decorating the wedding cake.
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Major tech companies, including Block, Amazon, and Google, are drastically cutting middle management, often citing AI and a shift to flatter organizational structures.
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Marcus Rashford was quite wasteful against Panama and Bukayo Saka still doesn’t look fit enough after injury, while Noni Madueke has flattered to deceive.
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massage. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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