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humoring

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verb

present participle of humor

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for humoring
Noun
  • Durso says she’s noticed the guests really appreciating the balance between indulgence and wellness, which was one of her goals in particular when helping to curate a new experience.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Dry brushing can be a relaxing yet stimulating indulgence that leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth.
    Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
Verb
  • Just remember to label your edibles clearly and let everyone know the potency before indulging.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In America, self-control is framed as a personal choice — a way to get in shape or prove mental toughness before indulging again.
    Julie Cobalt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.
    Quispe López, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Agencies and their clients did not give consent, and they have not been compensated.
    Henry Kurkowski, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Between 2011 and 2013, more than 1,000 phone calls between inmates and their attorneys were recorded at the private Leavenworth prison without consent.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • Why catharsis doesn’t work Kicking the crap out of a punching bag or unleashing a rant might feel gratifying in the moment.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 21 Mar. 2025
  • So, if not a gratifying ending where everyone lives happily ever after and the villains get clobbered, then what?
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • For four months, congressional Republicans have been delaying the major fights on the parts of Trump’s agenda that will demand their assent.
    Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 2 May 2025
  • But these hardly excuse their seeming assent to the destruction of American democracy and our economy.
    Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Success here builds acceptance and enthusiasm for more advanced implementations. 8.
    Andrew Mawson, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Changes His Mind About COVID Vaccine Approximately 61 percent of respondents reported a fair amount of acceptance for people who are gay or lesbian, and roughly 52 percent said the same regarding bisexual individuals.
    Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • This card often arrives when a cycle of surrender is necessary.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
  • The earliest mechanisms for anonymous infant surrender debuted thousands of years ago in Europe.
    Time, Time, 28 May 2025
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“Humoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humoring. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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