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 roller is great for massaging the delicate area underneath your eyes, while the scraper is better suited for helping with lymphatic drainage.
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Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Nye recommends massaging the baby's tummy in a clockwise direction or gently stretching and relaxing their legs.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Then, when massaging it onto skin, its shea butter-rich formula creates a protective moisture barrier for a full day’s wear.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Simply apply the formula to your scalp daily and massage it in to see results in as soon as 90 days, according to the brand.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Nye recommends massaging the baby's tummy in a clockwise direction or gently stretching and relaxing their legs.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Then, when massaging it onto skin, its shea butter-rich formula creates a protective moisture barrier for a full day’s wear.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Simply apply the formula to your scalp daily and massage it in to see results in as soon as 90 days, according to the brand.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 5 Dec. 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 father pointed to the sky, stroked his head, and seemed to explain something to him.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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However, the way Percy is stroking John’s face and talking about his beautiful eyes says that there are some lingering feelings there.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
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In a call on New Year's Day, Trump praised Roy's work in the House but encouraged him to support Johnson, who was also on the call along with Vice President-elect JD Vance.Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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History textbooks have been rewritten to include more Hindu-nationalist figures, praise Modi’s own initiatives, and minimize contributions by Indian Muslims.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Vance shook the hands of Republicans congratulating him, with some members stopping him for photos.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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One notable reaction however was from Strong’s Armageddon Time co-star Hathaway who took to Instagram to joke about Strong’s look while congratulating him on his nomination.Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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In Mexico City, on a boat in the canals of Xochimilco, the sun rose behind a puffing volcano and lit up the occasional fisherman.Riley Robinson, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Dec. 2024
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Almost 30 years later, my knee still puffs up with too much activity, the skin almost leathery to the touch.Megan Tady, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massage. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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