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massage

[muh-sahzh, -sahj, mas-ahzh] / məˈsɑʒ, -ˈsɑdʒ, ˈmæs ɑʒ /




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These renovations included the addition of a new structure on the grounds that contains a gym and a “recovery center” with a sauna, a cold plunge, a steam room, and a massage table.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

And even the go-for-broke performance of Mr. Ribisi, with its barely contained insanity, requires something to massage our sympathies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

During her courses, she learnt about tinting, waxing, facials and massage, which was taught as a separate module.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

That led him to attend massage school — not to start a career as a massage therapist, he said, but to learn how to give back to others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026

Mrs. Patel put her briefcase on the floor and bent to massage one stockinged foot.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead

If she's ever feeling bloated, Abbey Alexandra has a go-to routine, using body oil and a wooden roller to perform stomach massages.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

About 30% of that total comes from add-on services such as massages and personal training sessions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026

Located at Rosedale Center, the spa offers nail services alongside massages, facials and body treatments in a calm, welcoming setting.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

This year, attendees can sign up for free massages, red light therapy sessions, lymphatic drainage boots, and—thanks in part to a partnership with LEGO—partake in a series of analog “adult play” installations.

From Slate ● May 8, 2026

He cracks his knuckles and massages the empty space on his wrist.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

It features whole leaves of romaine lettuce massaged by hand with a dressing of fresh garlic, lime, Worcestershire, soft-poached eggs and Cantabrian anchovies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

The filler is then massaged to give an even look, which the patient continues as home.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

Petty crimes dropped, as did homicides, according to official data, though some disputed the data as possibly massaged to benefit authorities.

From Barron's ● May 10, 2026

My go-tos are peppery arugula, baby spinach, bitter-but-beautiful radicchio, a good massaged kale or thin ribbons of collard greens.

From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025

Ekon massaged the back of his neck, suddenly feeling warm.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

While Cyndee is massaging her sore feet on a bench, Bert strikes up a casual conversation with a young woman the next bench over.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025

But whatever massaging has been applied, “All the Sharks” is real enough.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2025

Orcas in the North Pacific have been seen "massaging" each other - rubbing pieces of kelp between their bodies.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2025

When you’re wringing billions of dollars in profits out of the sickly, you’ve got to put some money into massaging public opinion.

From Slate ● Mar. 3, 2025

He sat down on the toi-let, stretched out his legs and rubbed them, massaging the almost unbendable knees.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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