: 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
Synonyms
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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Jennifer Billock, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
In term so of modern amenities, the five-bedroom house also boasts a TV room, several terraces, a fitness room, a heated swimming pool with massage jets, and separate outbuildings for guests.
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Her process begins with massaging the face using tools like microcurrents, rollers and gua sha to rejuvenate the skin.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
One word to Abdul Latheef, the cruise director, and I could be whisked away for a massage, spend the day on a stand-up paddleboard, or enjoy a picnic lunch on a secluded beach.
—Jennifer Billock, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025
In term so of modern amenities, the five-bedroom house also boasts a TV room, several terraces, a fitness room, a heated swimming pool with massage jets, and separate outbuildings for guests.
—Fanny Guénon Des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
From there, unlike in Sacramento, the Heat massaged the lead to the finish.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
Her process begins with massaging the face using tools like microcurrents, rollers and gua sha to rejuvenate the skin.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Massage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massage. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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