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
Sophie has spent so long this season being a role of service, and for Benedict to now be washing her hair and then pleasuring her felt like a really nice switcheroo that Sophie deeply deserved.
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Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest—which turns 30 this month—foresaw a near-future America pleasuring itself to death.
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Jason Guriel,
Air Mail,
21 Feb. 2026
But pleasuring yourself could actually relieve some of these symptoms.
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Erica Sweeney,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2026
During her job interview, Girlie is shown a video of a girl pleasuring a man.
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Sarah Rose Etter,
The Atlantic,
6 Aug. 2025
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest—which turns 30 this month—foresaw a near-future America pleasuring itself to death.
—
Jason Guriel,
Air Mail,
21 Feb. 2026
But pleasuring yourself could actually relieve some of these symptoms.
—
Erica Sweeney,
SELF,
4 Feb. 2026
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
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Oviedo residents turned out by the hundreds for the sunny afternoon of crowd-pleasing contests and down-home edibles at tiny booths lining a grassy lot next to the Meat World parking lot.
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Grossing more than $217 million worldwide against a $30 million budget, the Wayans’ sequel delivered the exact kind of crowd-pleasing victory lap many fans hoped for.
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The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
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The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.
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Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
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For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.
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But that's changed in recent decades as Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on the planet.
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Minimum overnight temperatures are also warming faster than daytime maximums in the US.
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“Pleasuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleasuring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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