as in to humor
to give in to (a desire)
the gooey dessert catered to the children's sweet tooth
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cater (to)
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This year’s breakout sounds were about sensuality and also humor.—
Jon Caramanica,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Feldman’s last show had a perfect mix of characters with gray moral centers, enough twists and turns to keep you invested, and enough edge and humor that the heartfelt moments never felt overly saccharine.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2024
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Throughout history, first ladies have struggled to please everybody with their outfit choices — no matter the decade or political party.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some of those actions may be beyond the scope of the presidency, while others are likely to face challenges in implementation, but making moves to implement them is likely to please some members of his base and continue to fan the flames of the culture wars.—
Monica Potts,
ABC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Voice could not pay him for the first several years but the exposure was gratifying.—
Elaine Woo,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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And Louisville, which was nowhere to be found in that first Bracket Watch but, in what must be a gratifying Pat Kelsey debut season for Cards fans, would be firmly entrenched if the field were announced today.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At the Otter, Stupak continues to indulge his impulse to riff and reinterpret and perform tricks of the tongue.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Or go indulge with Gluten-Free Mac N’ Cheese or a Mac N’ Cheese Tri-Tip Plate, a Hot Steak Melt sandwich, or a Mango Goat Cheese or Tri-Tip salad.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
16 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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Dodge won't spoil the surprise by confirming if the last one will be based on the Charger or the Challenger (or maybe both), but the evidence suggests the latter is more likely.—
Jack Fitzgerald,
Car and Driver,
13 Feb. 2023
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Farmers’ broiler chickens suffocate, and dairy products spoil.—
Monica Mark,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2023
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“Cater (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cater%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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