regaling

verb

present participle of regale
1
as in amusing
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied regaled his grandchildren with stories of his time in Morocco

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2
as in feeding
to entertain with a fancy meal an inn that nightly regales its guests with five-course meals prepared by a master chef

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Recent Examples of regaling The two dashing newcomers have since been regaling the Georgia Aquarium’s existing belugas, a quartet of females*, with tales of their peregrinations. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 12 June 2026 His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories. — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 5 June 2026 Telling his fellow actors about this, Powell came off a bit like a war veteran regaling his fellow servicemembers with a particularly harrowing story. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 May 2026 The movie ends with Johnny regaling Baraka with tales of his heroism. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history. — Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026 His father, a veteran of World War II, was a burial vault salesman and would often take Fitzpatrick with him on business trips, regaling him with tales of the city. — News Desk, Artforum, 23 Oct. 2025 But his film career began in earnest with 2020's Scare Me, a stylish comedy about writers regaling each story with spooky tales in an isolated cabin during a power outage. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regaling
  1. amusing
  2. feeding
  3. entertaining
  4. honoring
  5. feasting
  6. dining
Verb
  • The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of amusing
Verb
  • If baking less often, cover the jar of starter loosely and refrigerate 1 hour after feeding.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Outside the courtroom of this trial, traditional TV cameras sit side-by-side with cellphone cameras manned by new media journalists and commentators feeding an audience hungry, not just for true crime, but also for a look back in time.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of feeding
Verb
  • The show centers on Garten entertaining in her Hamptons home for her family and friends and, sometimes, special guests the likes of Sesame Street’s Elmo, Michelle Obama, Mel Brooks, Jennifer Garner, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Emily Blunt.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
  • With a sizable beam of 45 feet, Whisper offers ample space for both lounging and entertaining across five decks.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of entertaining
Verb
  • But Panettiere also has a history in a beloved video game franchise, Kingdom Hearts, and fans and cast members are honoring her.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Restaurateur of the Year – honoring a chef, cook and/or restaurant owner with significant impact on local food and the larger culinary community.
    — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of honoring
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  • The nonprofit claimed that the wildlife has created a fire hazard by feasting on the native plant life.
    — Alys Martinez, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Material that isn't consumed by these feasting cosmic titans is channeled to the poles of the black holes, from where it is blasted out as plasma jets.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of feasting
Verb
  • My servers, Simon Yun and Michael Richards, skillfully handled busy dining rooms from the first seating on a Friday evening to the last seating on a Tuesday night.
    — Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fine-dining Anthology also returns with a tasting menu that tours through Italy.
    — Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dining

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