1
as in to delight
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in to want
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of please
My dad was going to engineering school at Columbia [to please] his father.
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Eric Ryan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Duke, one of the major universities in North Carolina, where the drama series' Ratliff family hails from, was less than pleased by the homage − especially given the context.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Eric Ryan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2025
Duke, one of the major universities in North Carolina, where the drama series' Ratliff family hails from, was less than pleased by the homage − especially given the context.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for please
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Founded in 1970 by Erwin Little and his wife, Diane, the family-run business has delighted generations with its handcrafted, high-quality chocolates.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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The video has delighted internet users, leading to more than 621,300 views and 48,500 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The music is liberating, the sound of a new world, which the vampires want to shut down.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those who don't want to risk missing out should start preparing for it now. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Armed with billion-dollar domestic media rights deals, the three power countries have been under pressure to satisfy broadcasters wanting more marquee series.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Those details didn’t satisfy attorneys for Consumer Watchdog, an advocacy organization challenging the request.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Folsom and Clementine program mirrors restrictions adopted across Northern California with boaters wishing to launch having a red quarantine seal for at least 30 days after a mandatory inspection.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The worry is that no one wishes to be associated with a toxic brand.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But supporters of investment in Greenland argue that new mining techniques, combined with the melting of some ice due to a warming climate, could make those once-inaccessible minerals within reach.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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This Is Us ended three years ago, but one of the show's leading men, Sterling K. Brown, is still warming hearts.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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There's a scenario where the Titans choose a non-quarterback in the first round and try to land Milroe in the second or third.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Trump took his message to voters, willing them to contact their senators to get them on board against Kaine’s resolution, which was also sponsored by Democratic Sens. Amy Klobuchar (Minn.) and Mark Warner (Va.).—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
2 Apr. 2025
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Williams then backed down toward the rim and effectively willed a shot to go down.—
The Athletic College Basketball Staff,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Warriors feasted in that game against any Grizzlies lineup that featured Santi Aldama.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Contrast this with today’s reality: isolated vendors, running alone, while attackers feast on the gaps.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Please.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/please. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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