: manipulation of tissues (as by rubbing, kneading, or tapping) with the hand or an instrument for relaxation or therapeutic purposes
gave him a neck massage
massaged; massaging
1
: to subject to massage
2
a
: to treat flatteringly : blandish
b
: manipulate, doctor
massaged the data to help his cause
massager
noun
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Examples of massage in a Sentence
Noun
She gave him a neck massage.
using massage to help relax
Verb
She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.
a candidate who knows that you have to massage the voters if you want to get elected
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Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Warm compress and massage: Apply a warm cloth for 10 minutes, then gently massage the breast for 15 minutes.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Use these globes for massaging your serums and cream onto your skin to promote absorption.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Typically performed in the spa’s VIP Earth Suite, the treatment begins with a scalp massage and application of thermal mud made by Natura Bissé.
—Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Warm compress and massage: Apply a warm cloth for 10 minutes, then gently massage the breast for 15 minutes.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
It’s recommended by the brand to massage it into the skin for at least 30 seconds or until the oil has been absorbed, two to three times daily for the course of three months.
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2024
Pro tip: Use these globes for massaging your serums and cream onto your skin to promote absorption.
—Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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