1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of please
Wilson is especially pleased the saddle made it into the exhibit.
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Nancy Kruh, People.com, 19 July 2025
The main camera, in particular, produces great results that should please most people.
—PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Too eager to please and be manipulated, essentially.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The models keep getting bigger, the marketing keeps promising more, but a fundamental mismatch remains: a system trained to please can't deliver the reality check that therapy sometimes demands.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Nancy Kruh, People.com, 19 July 2025
The main camera, in particular, produces great results that should please most people.
—PC Magazine, 17 July 2025
Too eager to please and be manipulated, essentially.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 15 July 2025
The models keep getting bigger, the marketing keeps promising more, but a fundamental mismatch remains: a system trained to please can't deliver the reality check that therapy sometimes demands.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
Verb
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Every year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale delights shoppers with its unbeatable selection of stylish and well-made apparel, and this year is no exception.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Haze: Filled with pineapple flavor, this hazy beer delights the senses with vibrant tropical fruit notes from its hop blend and natural pineapple puree.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Grocer Albertsons wants to know the details behind former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s sudden resignation in March amid an internal ethics investigation, according to a news report.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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But Turner wants to encourage states that are welcoming these projects to think ahead.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
Verb
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What was [satisfying] about that was a lot of those students ended up living very fulfilling lives.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 July 2025
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Nuts are a crunchy, satisfying snack packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Alexander Isak wishing to leave Newcastle United is one thing; working out who could afford to buy him is quite another.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Make sure to order: Hariyali chicken brightened by a riot of radiant green herbs, goat rogan josh packed with a rack of warming spices, and coconut shrimp curry, its sweetness tempered by the bitter crunch of methi.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Adam always finds a way to keep Cams memory alive which warms our heart.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Southwest passengers now have to choose between four different price tiers of tickets when booking a flight: Basic, Choice, Choice Preferred, Choice Extra.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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In the summer, visitors can choose from an ice-cold mountain water dip or a slow drift on their backs down the large stream with stunning views of the historical inner city.—
Lea Dlugosch,
Travel + Leisure,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The Dane hauled his way up the mountain, mouth contorted, back and elbows askew, willing his bike to chase.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Colbert also discussed Trump celebrating willing his lawsuit against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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In the future, Musk's employees could be among the Bastrop-area residents, tourists and others feasting at one of Austin's most famous homegrown restaurants, Chuy's Tex-Mex, with its enchiladas, tacos, queso and signature creamy jalapeño dressing.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Are Miami’s edge rushers that good, ready to feast on the rest of the NFL?—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 July 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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