1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
she looked pleased with the gift
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2
as in satisfied
feeling that one's needs or desires have been met
a sleepy, pleased cat
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as in thrilled
to give satisfaction to
fresh flowers please me greatly
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2
as in wanted
to see fit
clearly, you are going to do as you please no matter what I advise
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Recent Examples of pleased
Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Bonta said he’s been pleased to see judges pushing back against the president’s power grabs, including by using sharp language that makes their alarm clear.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Crosby wasn’t pleased with the ruling.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
But even by halftime, Schwartzstein was pleased.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
The Gamecocks eventually won the battle on the boards 43-34, but Musick was pleased with the effort her team showed.
—Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
With a third-place finish and MIV of $527,000 for one evening, Cartier surely must be pleased with their latest ambassador choice.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
Hassett is now the front-runner to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair when Powell’s term ends in May, and some of the experts who endorsed Hassett for the CEA are similarly pleased about the prospect of him overseeing the central bank.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Senior cooking editor Joe Sevier was pleased with the beans’ distinct savoriness, a quality not shared by other samples.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
That was a game that, upon reflection, disappointed us with the result but extremely pleased us with the performance.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2025
But Moyes will be pleased by the impact made by his substitutes against Palace, Alcaraz chief among them.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
However, two days later, Long addressed Carey's reaction on The Shade Room, revealing Carey asked her to sing during the tribute and was pleased by her set.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
Considering the Season 3 finale had mixed reviews, with many viewers wishing Han had given audiences an extended look at Conrad and Belly's future, this surprise announcement has pleased Bonrad fans everywhere.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
The ridiculously nourishing formula leaves you glistening but never greasy, with the coconut, açai, and brazil nut oils restoring suppleness to a level that pleased our testers as much as its tropical, coconutty scent and mess-free pump.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
They’d been pleased by the fight.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
The fundamental grammar clearly pleased Faulí, too.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Cronin was more pleased with his team-high eight deflections.
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However, a portion of their fanbase likely isn't all that pleased that the organization seems to be essentially giving up on any hopes of turning things around this season by making these moves.
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In the comments section, fans were delighted to see the castmembers reunited, as many called for a spinoff series or movie.—
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Paris awoke Tuesday to a blanket of snow on its famous rooftops and sites, and children whose schools couldn’t hold classes delighted in an unexpected day off.—
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For now, the United States appears satisfied with Rodríguez’s cooperation.—
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With 10 grams of protein per stick and zero sugar, these meaty treats are a great way to stay satisfied throughout the day.—
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Seriously, just thrilled about it—all of us!—
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If people are thrilled about it, that's news, too.—
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According to her petition, Good wanted to change her last name from Renee Nicole Macklin to Renee Nicole Macklin Good.—
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The 49ers wound up losing defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans to become the head coach of the Houston Texans and Shanahan wanted to hire Fangio to replace him, but Fangio was hired by Miami the same day the 49ers’ season ended in Philadelphia in the NFC Championship game.—
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The Weselohs are glad Matuszewicz returned to the neon world to help preserve its presence in Colorado.—
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And count him as one of the many people glad this wild-card game is in Charlotte.—
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In January 2025, Lane posted a photo on Instagram of himself hugging Layla and wishing her a happy birthday.—
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Kinnear, though, is happy with the lineup.—
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The freezing festivities were warmed by the menu of Captain Roy's and drinks.—
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Later on, a smaller group of us from the ship recalled feeling absolutely out of sorts as we were guided into a large communal space, stripped out of our robes, and each scrubbed and bathed on top of our own warmed marble slabs.—
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When things later calmed down, Mossack Fonseca did resign from some clients that wished to leave.—
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The pair have been married for 51 years, according to an Instagram post from April 2025, in which Arlene wished a happy 80th birthday to Robert.—
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“Pleased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pleased. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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