1
as in humoring
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 surrendering
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 spoiling
to treat with great or excessive care
you indulge those grandkids in ways you never did with your own kids
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Recent Examples of indulging
In reality, the longtime Hollywood star has kept much of her creative focus and interests lately around bringing a healthier and more transparent wine-indulging experience to our world, through her Avaline wine brand.
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Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Those indulging on social media often post photos to track their progress (again, these links are NSFW).
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
As a result, the still popular Uribe has relentlessly condemned Santos for brokering an agreement that was too forgiving of the FARC and for indulging Venezuelan strongmen Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2018
Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But doing it too much and indulging to much could be a reason to evaluate the motive.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Oct. 2024
Those indulging on social media often post photos to track their progress (again, these links are NSFW).
—Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
As a result, the still popular Uribe has relentlessly condemned Santos for brokering an agreement that was too forgiving of the FARC and for indulging Venezuelan strongmen Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro.
—Michael Shifter, Foreign Affairs, 23 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for indulging
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At that time, the Cowboys, in their first full game without Dak Prescott at quarterback, were a dysfunctional team surrendering the league’s third-most rushing yards per game.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Chargers puffed their chest, all right, with a defense which allowed just three points in the final two quarters after surrendering points in Denver’s first three possessions.Jay Paris, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Corbet found the swell of advance enthusiasm gratifying, if bewildering.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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It's been gratifying just to see how much the industry has shifted, as a result of us coming out so loud.Jeff Conway, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Fink and Mellon’s efficiency-minded approach, abandoning unprofitable track and cutting the number of workers required to operate trains, sparked major labor strikes but also helped modernize the industry.Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, abandoning traditional in-room extras such as plastic water bottles, toothbrushes and shampoos are now top priorities for hoteliers across the globe.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Indulging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indulging. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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