ingratiate

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Recent Examples of ingratiate This isn’t Meta’s first time ingratiating itself with Trump. Byandrew Nusca, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024 Undeterred, Lake continued to ingratiate herself with Trump and MAGA, and was even considered as a possible vice presidential candidate. David Gilbert, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024 Receivers in Payton’s offense have historically ingratiated themselves into the scheme at varied rates. Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024 Everett, prosecutors said, was not associated with the university or campus, but still portrayed himself as affiliated with the school to ingratiate himself with his victims. Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for ingratiate 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ingratiate
Verb
  • Chicken Bone Beach was designated a Black district around 1900 as hotel owners sought to appease white guests from the South.
    Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Congress is racing toward a shutdown at the end of the day Friday, and Republicans appear no closer to finding a path forward that will keep the lights on and appease President-elect Trump.
    Emily Brooks, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • God please bless his family, comfort them and protect the hearts of his loved 1z.
    Newsweek, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Looking for a comforting TV binge-watch after decking the halls or finishing a holiday movie marathon?
    Aurelie Corinthios, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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  • The second-year quarterback was brought to tears and had to be consoled by his other teammates.
    Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Ian, revved up by the camogie carnage and fresh off consoling Eva (eye emojis x2), takes it upon himself to tell Angelica in no uncertain terms to back off the Garvey sisters.
    Caroline Framke, Vulture, 27 Nov. 2024

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“Ingratiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ingratiate. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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