1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Trump had plenty of nice things to say about Fetterman, which suggests, yes, that Fetterman made some representations to Trump that pleased him.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Both provide a clean, satisfying puff that will please your senses with every hit.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
The first-round pick, so outgoing and eager to please, already was becoming a favorite of teammates when the incident occurred.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Such comments may have been aimed at pleasing Trump rather than the voters in Boebert’s new district, which includes only a tiny part of Aurora.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Both provide a clean, satisfying puff that will please your senses with every hit.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
The first-round pick, so outgoing and eager to please, already was becoming a favorite of teammates when the incident occurred.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Such comments may have been aimed at pleasing Trump rather than the voters in Boebert’s new district, which includes only a tiny part of Aurora.
—Peter Hessler, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
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Following the birth of Patrick and Brittany Mahomes’ daughter, Golden Raye, last Sunday, Randi Mahomes delighted fans with a post on Instagram following the blessed event.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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There is an argument that Alexander-Arnold is just a 21st-century version of Glenn Hoddle, a midfield playmaker who both delighted and baffled the country in the 1980s.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Center for Science in the Public Interest — which brought the petition to ban red No. 3 — wants the FDA to require warning labels on products that contain other synthetic food dyes.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Boarding a train on the London Underground wearing his best bowtie, Gilbert must have assumed at least one person would want to shower him with affection.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Summary Hazelnuts have several health benefits, including being nutritious, helping with weight management, reducing cardiovascular risk factors, satisfying hunger, and contributing to digestive health.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2025
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But the new information may not satisfy people hoping to fully clear the veil of mystery that has surrounded the killings in one of America’s darkest times in history, spinning up decades of conspiracy theories.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Bud Light used the Super Bowl to introduce the Bud Light Genie, an affable creature who granted a group of friends many wishes during an epic night out.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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One wishes that the director had used this thread to comment more forcefully or even satirically on this striking relationship between the military and Hollywood.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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Cold weather services Despite the increase in homelessness, the state only has roughly 650 warming center beds, according to the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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For Times Subscribers Twice a Week The Tilt See the latest Get clear-eyed analysis News and insights for a warming world.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Rather than revolutionizing its industry through bold, innovative, and risky endeavors, Toyota chose incremental but relentless improvement.—
H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty,
Harvard Business Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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Skinner chose 37-year-old striker Rachel Williams to lead the press but there was a lack of cohesion in the midfield and forward lines.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The story of a unique champion The improbable tale of a one-legged wrestler who willed his way into becoming an NCAA champion is at the heart of one incredibly inspirational movie.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the aftermath of Fubo willing a preliminary injunction to halt Venu in its tracks, take a look at what has belatedly fallen out of the Christmas tree for Fubo.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Williams, in igniting a starting five that had four players crack double digits in scoring against the Suns, was extremely impressive, feasting inside to the tune of a season-best 24 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and a block.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2025
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This feels like a game in which Bosa, Khalil Mack and the rest of the Chargers rushers can feast.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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