as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to
a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate
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Recent Examples of pleasuring
But pleasuring yourself could actually relieve some of these symptoms.
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Erica Sweeney, SELF, 4 Feb. 2026
The series also shows Ed pleasuring himself while wearing women’s undergarments.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
During her job interview, Girlie is shown a video of a girl pleasuring a man.
—Sarah Rose Etter, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025
Erica Sweeney, SELF, 4 Feb. 2026
The series also shows Ed pleasuring himself while wearing women’s undergarments.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
During her job interview, Girlie is shown a video of a girl pleasuring a man.
—Sarah Rose Etter, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pleasuring
Verb
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And no matter how formal or casual the gathering, every host is always looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetizer to start the party.—
Krissy Tiglias,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Ted Cruz certainly doesn’t care about pleasing everyone, and Billie Eilish and a whole bunch of musicians now clearly don’t either.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to the Muppets’ film franchise and the wonders of YouTube, the wacky gang is still delighting, and expanding, its fan base.—
Jared Bahir Browsh,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Church’s has been delighting customers since 1952, when the first location opened in San Antonio.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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This rich, satisfying chili is just right for a wintry night.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Briny notes—think olives, capers, and anchovies—bring depth, while umami-rich ingredients like mushrooms, aged cheeses, miso, and soy sauce add a satisfying savoriness that lingers.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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Orzo is seasoned with fresh lemon, rosemary and and flat-leaf parsley that pack in the bright, warming flavors.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Coal is relatively inexpensive to produce but is considered the dirtiest fossil fuel, releasing soot air pollution and nearly twice the planet-warming carbon dioxide as natural gas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Pleasuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasuring. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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