as in pleases
to give in to (a desire)
the gooey dessert catered to the children's sweet tooth
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Verb
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Sports events, social outings, movies, the theater, fun get-togethers, playful activities with kids – do whatever pleases you and brings you joy.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The falling soufflé as a symbol of the crumbling hotel is the kind of heavy-handed touch Solnicki rarely indulges.—
Caryn James,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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So much eye-candy value is maximized by David Schuurman’s widescreen photography, which frequently indulges us further with sweeping drone’s-eye views of spectacular landscapes.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Farmers don’t typically grow pawpaws because the raw fruit spoils easily and is difficult to ship, according to the Kansas State University Extension Office.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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This post spoils the entirety of My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2, specifically the finale.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Farrell, 49, also delights with a demonstration of his song-and-dance skills in the scene.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Here's what to know about the chocolatey delights.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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One satisfies a contract; call it a business arrangement.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In an era where greenwashing is easily exposed and surface-level philanthropy no longer satisfies stakeholders, the search for meaningful CSR programs is more urgent than ever.—
Sivan Yaari,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Caters (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caters%20%28to%29. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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