as in to honey
to praise too much
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Recent Examples of massage
The package will include a 60-minute couples massage with a choice of a complimentary enhancement, such as aromatherapy, hand & foot massage or a scalp massage.
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
Do not massage shampoo into the whole length of your hair, as this can lead to dryness and frizziness.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Usage: After parting dry hair into sections, massage the serum into the scalp for one to two minutes.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
Flash cupping involves quickly applying and removing cups, while massage cupping involves massaging with the cups.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
Do not massage shampoo into the whole length of your hair, as this can lead to dryness and frizziness.
—Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Usage: After parting dry hair into sections, massage the serum into the scalp for one to two minutes.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
Flash cupping involves quickly applying and removing cups, while massage cupping involves massaging with the cups.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massage
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Those harmonies — simultaneously honeyed and gravelly, providing just enough support without overshadowing, yet so powerful and full of potential — echoes Whitten.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
2 July 2024
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Enjoy flavored nuts, such as those that are candied, glazed, or honied, in moderation.—
Selene Yeager,
Health,
24 Feb. 2024
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So, instead, Clinton watches Nazareth stroke a shot into the top right corner and ultimately earn Portugal a 1-1 draw in Friday’s opening Nations League match against England with 15 minutes of regular time remaining.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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In a clip viewed over 22 million times, Aj reaches a hand over and strokes her cat's back.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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After all, most fertility specialists and advocates would welcome IVF becoming less expensive and more accessible to all, and many praised the possibility of the government doing so.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
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Shoppers praised the cabinet’s luxe finishes and durable design.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2025
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From one Canadian to another, and one 6-foot-6, 220-pound statue to another, Pronger congratulated Parayko on his gold medal at the 4 Nations Face-Off.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Jonathan Van Ness made one lucky fan smile after congratulating her on her engagement to her girlfriend after her parents didn't.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Damien Terrazas remembers how his mother’s face puffed up the first time her boyfriend hit her.—
Shelly Bradbury,
The Denver Post,
9 Feb. 2025
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United huffed and puffed in their attempts to find an equaliser but rarely threatened to score.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massage. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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