How to Use massage in a Sentence

massage

1 of 2 noun
  • She gave him a neck massage.
  • The flip side of the brush also has nodes that when pressed against skin feel like a massage.
    Lizzy Briskin, Women's Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Alongside the pool is a pool house with a kitchen and lounge area, a full gym, a massage studio, and a sauna.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2023
  • One hour of charge time provides three hours of massage time.
    Amy Schlinger, wsj.com, 30 Sep. 2023
  • The Bucks staff working his lower back with a massage gun in the timeouts.
    Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2023
  • She’s known for her massages which drain excess fluid from the skin.
    Julia Buckley, CNN, 1 May 2023
  • Luck continued to be on my side as one of my first to-dos was to head to the hotel's spa for a 60-minute massage.
    Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Push-ups, pull-ups and getting a massage (couldn't lay on my stomach).
    Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Their 281-foot yacht was decked out with seven guest suites, a gym, a hair salon and two massage rooms.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • And his postgame massage has outlasted any stragglers in the room.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The apartment has a view of the city’s skyline, with a personal gym, massage room and a bathroom clad in onyx.
    Adam Reiss, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • And if that weren’t enough to draw you in, there’s also a gym and massage room; a games room; a bar; a wine cellar; and a secondary kitchen for staff.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2023
  • There’s no spa, but there are in-cabin massages available.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • If the scenery isn’t enough, top off your day with a massage or a sunset aperitivo.
    Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 2 June 2023
  • Besides the rooms with massage chairs, there are showers and toilets with electric bidets in the bathrooms.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
  • After the scrub, you’ll be treated to a relaxing 50-minute Swedish-style massage.
    Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
  • There is a beach club, too, with a dedicated massage room.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The 10-year-old was then treated to another scalp massage before the shampoo was washed away.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
  • Price at time of publication: $17 Don't let this massage gun's size fool you.
    Christin Perry, Parents, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The previous location of the gym is now a beauty salon and massage area.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
  • In the first photo, David, 47, lied on the floor stretching his legs and using a massage gun on his shirtless chest while looking at his phone.
    Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Clearly, North has Kardashian's back, and even planned a surprise massage for her mom to her destress ahead of the Met Gala.
    Glamour, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Gary Watson, who owns a mobile massage business near Phoenix, spends as much as six hours a day driving to clients.
    Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Following this was a heavenly massage with the Dream Oil Serum.
    Essence, 23 Sep. 2023
  • The treatment room for my massage looked straight into the boathouse and through a grand stone archway leading out to the gently lapping water.
    Samantha Lauriello, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Use it with a scalp scrub, detox shampoo, or your go-to bottle of co-wash for a luxurious head massage.
    Sarah Maberry, Seventeen, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Days start off with pancake breakfasts and are filled with yoga, hiking, and massages.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2023
  • From a deep tissue massage to cupping, taking care of body is a gateway to overall good health.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The home is wrapped around a Mediterranean-style pool, and has a private poolside cabana that can be used as an office or massage and spa room.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
  • At the spa, the therapist treated my burns with a bespoke massage fusing Palauan remedies with common-sense aloe.
    Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024
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massage

2 of 2 verb
  • She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.
  • Drop a bit into the scalp and massage it into the skin and out to the ends of the hair.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Add the eggs to the bag, seal, and thoroughly coat the chicken with the egg by massaging the bag.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Use fingers to massage the product into the scalp, then comb it through the hair.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Pour the remaining cure over the salmon and then gently massage it into the flesh.
    Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Then, massage a drop of soap on each lens, rinse, and dry using a microfiber cloth.
    Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Use this comb to massage and penetrate skin the skin beneath the beard and/or hair for skin cell turnover and hair growth.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Apply the mask onto your roots and part, and massage into your scalp.
    Andrea Cheng, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The trick is to rub some of the oil onto your fingers and then to really massage the scalp with both hands.
    Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 10 May 2022
  • The cap holds the funnel upright, placing it at the highest point in the system to help massage air out of the nooks and crannies.
    Car and Driver, 24 Oct. 2022
  • There are little bits of framing that have to be done to massage it into place.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Our fine-haired testers massaged it straight into the scalp post-shampoo and were very impressed with the all-day height.
    Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • For those who want even more volume, spritz dry shampoo through your hair and massage it in.
    Georgia Day, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Apply it to your damp skin, massage it in thoroughly and rinse with a warm, damp cloth.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • Apply the product directly to the scalp and massage it in with your fingers.
    Sam Peters, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Next, gently massage the brush against the palm of your hand, rinse, and repeat until the water runs clear.
    Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Then, massage the mask into your scalp for 5 minutes and rinse.
    Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Warm a scoop of the balm between your palms, massage it into your skin, then gently wipe it away with a damp cloth.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Not for salads or soups or stews, but to slather on your face, rub on your hands, or massage into your hair.
    Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Stir thoroughly or massage rice with your hands, and drain.
    Mike Lata, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Simply fill the tool, dispense onto your scalp, and massage away!
    Emily Burns, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2022
  • But answers to these could be massaged any which way, and didn’t provide a clean yes or no answer.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2023
  • Do not massage the area or use heating pads or other items that are too hot.
    Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
  • One of the most effective ways to address knee pain is to massage a salve straight into the source of the discomfort.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Use the scalloped side of the comb to gently massage the scalp in light, circular motions.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
  • One woman rested her head in a man’s lap, while a man massaged a woman’s back.
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The texture of the treat has been designed to massage the gums while also scraping away tartar and plaque build-up.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023
  • Just be sure to massage your scalp, with your finger tips not your nails, for at least a minute before rinsing.
    Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022
  • This good-looking vibration comb is designed to massage your head and scalp to increase the shine and health of your hair.
    Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • The suit claims Whitmer would take the player into a locker room at Sharks Ice, tell him to sit on his lap, wrap his hands around his waist and massage his chest and stomach.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024

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