: manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes
gave him a neck massage
massaged; massaging
1
: to subject to massage
2
a
: to treat flatteringly : blandish
b
: manipulate, doctor
massaged the data to help his cause
massager
noun
Examples of massage in a Sentence
Noun
She gave him a neck massage.
using massage to help relax
Verb
She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Otherwise, what starts as an initially helpful safeguard can evolve into chronic tension that limits movement, creates pain, and resists traditional stretching and soft-tissue release techniques, such as massage and foam rolling.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Our tester loved the cooling effect of the metal applicator, which helped gently massage and depuff the area.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Founded by Jen Saxton, a mother who had children at 35 and 38, Tot Squad partners with retailers like Target and Amazon so parents can register for services (lactation support, prenatal massage, and doula care) alongside traditional products.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Otherwise, what starts as an initially helpful safeguard can evolve into chronic tension that limits movement, creates pain, and resists traditional stretching and soft-tissue release techniques, such as massage and foam rolling.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
The market has grown quicker to discount anything that feels massaged or withheld.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Our tester loved the cooling effect of the metal applicator, which helped gently massage and depuff the area.
—Esme Benjamin, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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