1
as in pouring
to give readily and in large quantities
doting parents lavishing lots of attention on their children
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2
as in spending
to use up carelessly
a great actor who lavished his talent in lousy movies
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Recent Examples of lavishing
Instead of feeling powerful by lavishing in the spoils of his riches, Buffett finds true value and greatness in non-material pursuits.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Nov. 2025
Gilbert, newly flush with seemingly unlimited cash, and filled with both a desire to be useful and the existential unease of someone who has just won the lottery, begins covering her friends’ therapy bills and tuition payments, and lavishing jewelry, weddings, and houses (plural) on them.
—Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lavishing
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Video from the fire department showed crews pouring water on the house fire at 110th and State on Tuesday morning.—
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Across industries, executives are pouring unprecedented capital into data platforms, analytics, and artificial intelligence.—
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Some warning signs to watch out for include your child being more socially withdrawn, spending more time on electronic devices or their grades dropping.—
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After dealing with a respiratory condition and undergoing surgery, a 16-year-old Short began spending winters in Florida with family friends, per a doctor's recommendation who believed the milder climate would help improve her health.—
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Abra Berens suggests heaping it over potatoes (or even pasta, polenta, or couscous) and topping it with a poached or boiled egg.—
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Place 1 heaping tablespoon of the mixture in the center of a wrapper.—
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Over the past year, CBS has experienced several controversies and new ownership that led to new leadership, which have some critics accusing the network of losing its credibility.—
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The Tigers, who beat Texas 70-65, were in the top 10 most of the season before losing their first two SEC games.—
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Follow up by keeping your skin hydrated and moisturized daily, using lightweight, fragrance-free lotion or oil immediately after showering on damp skin.—
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One woman sat in her towel for 15 minutes after showering; someone else lay in bed under the covers.—
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Don’t bother wasting your money—using it more than once a day won’t yield ‘better’ or faster results.—
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People become paralyzed by choice and the risk of wasting time on something bad.—
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“Lavishing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lavishing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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