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as in humored
to give in to (a desire)
the grandparents indulged the child's wishes to an extent that they never did with their own children
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as in surrendered
to give (oneself) over to something especially unrestrainedly
conventioneers who were obviously eager to indulge themselves in all of the vices that Las Vegas might offer
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as in nursed
to treat with great or excessive care
you indulge those grandkids in ways you never did with your own kids
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Verb
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When the Nazi Reich surrendered, Eisenhower commented the war was over, but not won.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024 -
In three appearances including two in the World Series, the Dodgers righty surrendered no runs on five hits and four walks.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The first half concerned the women of their parents’ generation—demure, without opinions, bright-skinned beauties lounging on daybeds with nothing to say, like pampered pets.—
Kanak Kapur,
The New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2025
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Clips shared to the account show him on walks in a meadow, through fields and on the beach, being a pampered passenger on car rides, and being showered with love, treats and attention.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
12 Dec. 2024
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Approximately 30 vehicles left abandoned on Sunset and Palisades will be moved by the county to provide clear access, the fire department said.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
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In the frantic haste to get to safety, roadways became impassable when scores of people abandoned their vehicles and fled on foot, some toting suitcases.—
Jaimie Ding,
TIME,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the extravagant top-secret initiation fees at the top clubs can soar to $1 million (not including annual dues or food and beverage minimums), the chance to join a club falls into the hands of older monied senior members who call the shots on who gets to be a part of their club.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Overall, the vibe is a mix of south Florida’s monied social scene overlaid with the power dynamics of an executive job fair.—
Adriana Gomez Licon and Michelle L. Price,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Most Popular Most Popular Moore’s budget plan raises taxes on wealthiest Maryland residents.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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That's a question being debated in the rarefied air of Davos, Switzerland, as billionaires and less wealthy movers and shakers gather at the World Economic Forum to consider the global issues of the day, from climate change to artificial intelligence to poverty.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The vibes are more moneyed this time around, with Silicon Valley billionaires, popstars and internet personalities descending on D.C. Over the weekend, nearly 20 unofficial balls will be held around the city, hosted by state societies, super PACs and conservative groups.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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Stan would’ve played Joe Alwyn’s role, Harry Lee Van Buren, the pompous son of Guy Pearce’s moneyed industrialist who exploits Adrien Brody’s Jewish-Hungarian architect.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With its booming affluent population, China is at the forefront of this transformation, propelling the growth of the luxury vehicle market.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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One of the blazes — the Palisades fire, in one of the city’s most affluent areas — has damaged or destroyed thousands of buildings and has burned more than 17,200 acres.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Indulged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulged. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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