pleasuring

verb

Definition of pleasuringnext
present participle of pleasure
as in pleasing
to give satisfaction to a wine that is sure to pleasure even the most discriminating palate

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  1. pleasing
  2. satisfying
  3. warming
Verb
  • Chock-full of vegetables, this crowd-pleasing dish evokes the taste of ratatouille.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Paul McCartney has been enjoying rave reviews for his latest concerts – pleasing thousands of fans with an energetic set that encompasses songs from his entire career, including his time with The Beatles, Wings and his own solo material.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of pleasing
Verb
  • There’s something satisfying about singing together.
    Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That means the industry’s primary goal is to generate profit by charging premiums to customers and managing claims to minimize payouts while complying with regulations and satisfying customers.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • A number of warming shelters will be open during the day, and Baltimore residents seeking shelter overnight can contact the city’s shelter hotline at 443-984-9540 to get connected.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This fast recovery was likely aided by volcanic emissions acting like greenhouse gases rapidly warming the planet.
    David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of warming
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