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 performance of the pedal assist system can also be massaged in the Aventon app.
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William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This non-toxic, multi-textured teether massages your little one’s gums, providing instant comfort.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Sturdivant-Drew recommends massaging Jamaican Black Castor Oil into the area to promote healthy hair growth and decrease any itching that may occur.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
Gently massage it into your face after cleansing, and enjoy the smoothness that follows.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
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William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This non-toxic, multi-textured teether massages your little one’s gums, providing instant comfort.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
Sturdivant-Drew recommends massaging Jamaican Black Castor Oil into the area to promote healthy hair growth and decrease any itching that may occur.
—Jessica Fields, Essence, 17 Oct. 2024
Gently massage it into your face after cleansing, and enjoy the smoothness that follows.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for massage
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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The sun became hotter, and Spanish moss stroked the roof of the train.Monisha Rajesh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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In one video, Raymond filmed himself manipulating a woman’s eyelids and stroking her, according to court records.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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In our review of the AirPods 4, our expert Tim Gideon praised the impressive bass response these earbuds deliver, as well as the hands-free Siri access and the possibility to use gestures to interact with the assistant.Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Read Article > Elon Musk spent Election Day on X praising men, amplifying anti-immigrant conspiracies, and accusing Democrats of voter fraud.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, meanwhile, congratulated the U.S. president-elect.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The episode ends with Melissa returning to school the next day with crutches and a cast, and Lisa congratulates Gregory on diffusing Darnell’s act of aggression.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Harris’s cheeks puffed in and out rhythmically, drawing a meditative drone from the didgeridoo while the strings scraped out a sad melody just this side of Ornette Coleman or Rahsaan Roland Kirk.Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bake cookies: Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the cookies have puffed up and are just starting to brown.Alyssa Sybertz, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massage. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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