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as in humoring
to give in to (a desire)
the grandparents indulged the child's wishes to an extent that they never did with their own children
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as in surrendering
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
conventioneers who were obviously eager to indulge themselves in all of the vices that Las Vegas might offer
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as in spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care
you indulge those grandkids in ways you never did with your own kids
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Recent Examples of indulging
In reality, the longtime Hollywood star has kept much of her creative focus and interests lately around bringing a healthier and more transparent wine-indulging experience to our world, through her Avaline wine brand.
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Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Those indulging on social media often post photos to track their progress (again, these links are NSFW).
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
As a result, the still popular Uribe has relentlessly condemned Santos for brokering an agreement that was too forgiving of the FARC and for indulging Venezuelan strongmen Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2018
Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Those indulging on social media often post photos to track their progress (again, these links are NSFW).
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
As a result, the still popular Uribe has relentlessly condemned Santos for brokering an agreement that was too forgiving of the FARC and for indulging Venezuelan strongmen Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulging
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There were also reports of Syrian military troops surrendering in other cities.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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That suspension turned into a monthslong dispute between the state and Carvana, ending with Carvana surrendering its in-state dealer license for three years.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
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It's been gratifying just to see how much the industry has shifted, as a result of us coming out so loud.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Somewhere along the line, a sense of progress becomes clearer, and what was tedious becomes gratifying.Dr. Rina Koshkina, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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Surveillance footage showed the suspect fleeing the scene on a bicycle, abandoning it in Central Park, and later boarding a bus at a station in Upper Manhattan.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Videos on social media showed Syrian forces abandoning their posts and melting away.Victoria Beaule, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Still, at 54, Silverman relates to the feeling that many women have in midlife of being more self-confident and less worried about pleasing others.Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
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That complex has successfully killed career and technical education (CTE), which values skills other than taking tests, writing essays, and pleasing teachers.Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Indulging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulging. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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