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massage

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




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But although athletes feel less sore and perceptions of recovery are improved after a massage, objective measures of performance and muscle function are modest and inconsistent.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

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

US government lawyers pushed back against the brothers' claims that they had exaggerated their wealth to massage their online personas.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

We’re side by side with each other, laughing while we massage our aching elbows and legs.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera

We see him splurge on face massages and ice baths more than we see him act.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

When I wasn’t getting massages or attending fitness classes included in my program, I joined free paddleboard sessions and evening movie screenings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

My results showed various deficiencies, which the staff recommended treating with vitamin B and glutathione IV drips, acupuncture, cupping massages, osteopathy and daily hydro and mud therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

He adds that these massages can be a "safe way" to relieve symptoms for conditions like lymphoedema but are not suitable for some people with pre-existing medical conditions.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Then she squirts the pink lotion onto the backs of her hands, massages it in with a circular motion, and rubs her palms together until her hands are soft and slightly greasy again.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

Yevgeny Prigozhin massaged his son’s public persona to better suit a future mercenary boss.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Then, they wrote more songs and massaged those for another two years before finishing the recording and sending the album to be mixed in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 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

I massaged my neck, trying to get the blood flowing back to my brain.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

Chen began by massaging my scalp for about 10 minutes, as I tried not to fall asleep.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026

"This is the Zygopush," Marvin tells me, while pressing his thumbs directly under his cheekbones and massaging upwards towards his ears in an attempt to hollow out his cheeks.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026

The team says turkey meat is so thick it requires massaging to ensure the jerk seasonings are properly integrated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 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

“Thanks to you spending the last two nights massaging my head, much better. I'm heading out to meet a friend for a little while.”

From "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed


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