Massage
noun
The process of rubbing or pressing someone's body, in a careful way, to help muscles relax or to reduce pain.
I had a massage yesterday to relieve my back pain.
Often appears as...
- have a massage
- give a massage
verb
To rub or press someone's body, in a careful way, to help muscles relax or to reduce pain.
He massaged her shoulders to relieve the tension.
Often appears as...
- massage the shoulders
- massage the back
verb
To change numbers or facts slightly in order to make them appear better than they are.
The company has been accused of massaging their financial figures to avoid paying taxes.
Often appears as...
- massage the figures
- massage the data
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
The process of rubbing or pressing someone's body, in a careful way, to help muscles relax or to reduce pain.
I had a massage yesterday to relieve my back pain.
Often appears as...
- have a massage
- give a massage
verb
To rub or press someone's body, in a careful way, to help muscles relax or to reduce pain.
He massaged her shoulders to relieve the tension.
Often appears as...
- massage the shoulders
- massage the back
verb
To change numbers or facts slightly in order to make them appear better than they are.
The company has been accused of massaging their financial figures to avoid paying taxes.
Often appears as...
- massage the figures
- massage the data
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, receiving a massage from a stranger might be considered intimate or inappropriate.
When traveling abroad, research if it's customary to get massages from professionals.
Pro Tip 2/3Service Expectations
Different places offer varying styles of massage, know what to expect—Swedish, deep tissue, Thai, etc.
Could you describe the difference between a Shiatsu and a Swedish massage?
Pro Tip 3/3Therapeutic Context
Massage is often used for physical therapy and relaxation, not just luxury or indulgence.
My doctor recommended regular massages to aid my recovery from the injury.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, receiving a massage from a stranger might be considered intimate or inappropriate.
When traveling abroad, research if it's customary to get massages from professionals.
Pro Tip 2/3Service Expectations
Different places offer varying styles of massage, know what to expect—Swedish, deep tissue, Thai, etc.
Could you describe the difference between a Shiatsu and a Swedish massage?
Pro Tip 3/3Therapeutic Context
Massage is often used for physical therapy and relaxation, not just luxury or indulgence.
My doctor recommended regular massages to aid my recovery from the injury.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Sensitivity
In some cultures, receiving a massage from a stranger might be considered intimate or inappropriate.
When traveling abroad, research if it's customary to get massages from professionals.
Pro Tip 2/3Service Expectations
Different places offer varying styles of massage, know what to expect—Swedish, deep tissue, Thai, etc.
Could you describe the difference between a Shiatsu and a Swedish massage?
Pro Tip 3/3Therapeutic Context
Massage is often used for physical therapy and relaxation, not just luxury or indulgence.
My doctor recommended regular massages to aid my recovery from the injury.
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Sick Hedgehog goes for...
which means it's a lot easier to manipulate the legs massage stimulate blood flow and then hold it in the right position and almost try and correct it so we're going to go really gradually and I should point out this water is lovely and warm the idea is it's nice and warm to help with the muscles because there's no point in putting them
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Can we create new senses...
Actually, this was the first time I felt applause on the vest. It's nice. It's like a massage. Twitter's going crazy. Twitter's going mad. So that stock market experiment. This could be the first experiment that secures its funding forevermore, right, if successful?
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Paul Zak: Trust,...
non-pharmacologic ways to raise oxytocin. These include massage, dancing and praying. Yes, my mom was happy about that last one. And whenever we raise oxytocin, people willingly open up their wallets and share money with strangers. But why do they do this?
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The mathematician who...
Whatever there is. We take in terabytes of data a day. And store it away and massage it and get it ready for analysis. You're looking for anomalies. You're looking for -- like you said, the efficient market hypothesis is not correct.
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A day in the life of an...
Then she doses the patient with cihuapatli to help expel the baby, massages her in the sweathouse, and rubs her stomach with tobacco. Offering Teteoinnan a short prayer, she urges her patient to act like a warrior.
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Caring for maternal...
massaging my stomach to help the uterus contract gently tugging at my umbilical cord finally the Midwife calls for backup my baby is taken from my arms and I'm lying there feeling vulnerable and
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Squeaky Toy Trauma PIPE Dog...
removing them from the pack which is is no help that only keeps her away from the situation so that woman I have to help and so what I did is to give her a massage it good boy good boy ready
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Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
With this job all I needed were my hands and my massage table by my side and I could go anywhere. For the first time in my life, I felt free, independent
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How to Shrink a Human...
fat in hard-to-get-to places such as the nose and lips the head taker massages the skin to help the drying process and produce the head shape once again
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Rethinking infidelity...
Is it a hookup, a love story, paid sex, a chat room, a massage with a happy ending? Why do we think that men cheat out of boredom and fear of intimacy,
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Sick Hedgehog goes for...
which means it's a lot easier to manipulate the legs massage stimulate blood flow and then hold it in the right position and almost try and correct it so we're going to go really gradually and I should point out this water is lovely and warm the idea is it's nice and warm to help with the muscles because there's no point in putting them
Video examples
Can we create new senses...
Actually, this was the first time I felt applause on the vest. It's nice. It's like a massage. Twitter's going crazy. Twitter's going mad. So that stock market experiment. This could be the first experiment that secures its funding forevermore, right, if successful?
Video examples
Paul Zak: Trust,...
non-pharmacologic ways to raise oxytocin. These include massage, dancing and praying. Yes, my mom was happy about that last one. And whenever we raise oxytocin, people willingly open up their wallets and share money with strangers. But why do they do this?
Video examples
The mathematician who...
Whatever there is. We take in terabytes of data a day. And store it away and massage it and get it ready for analysis. You're looking for anomalies. You're looking for -- like you said, the efficient market hypothesis is not correct.
Video examples
A day in the life of an...
Then she doses the patient with cihuapatli to help expel the baby, massages her in the sweathouse, and rubs her stomach with tobacco. Offering Teteoinnan a short prayer, she urges her patient to act like a warrior.
Video examples
Caring for maternal...
massaging my stomach to help the uterus contract gently tugging at my umbilical cord finally the Midwife calls for backup my baby is taken from my arms and I'm lying there feeling vulnerable and
Video examples
Squeaky Toy Trauma PIPE Dog...
removing them from the pack which is is no help that only keeps her away from the situation so that woman I have to help and so what I did is to give her a massage it good boy good boy ready
Video examples
Amy Purdy: Living beyond...
With this job all I needed were my hands and my massage table by my side and I could go anywhere. For the first time in my life, I felt free, independent
Video examples
How to Shrink a Human...
fat in hard-to-get-to places such as the nose and lips the head taker massages the skin to help the drying process and produce the head shape once again
Video examples
Rethinking infidelity...
Is it a hookup, a love story, paid sex, a chat room, a massage with a happy ending? Why do we think that men cheat out of boredom and fear of intimacy,
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Quote examples
Kim Cattrall
English Actress
I've realized that the most important thing I can do to look good is just treat myself well, whether it's getting a nice, long massage or just lying low and not going out every single night.
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Ana Ivanovic
Serbian Athlete
I get massages almost daily. Sometimes I fall asleep during the massage, but it's very important to have deep-tissue massages because that type recovers muscles best.
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Chris Pine
American Actor
I like a deep sports massage - a casual beating up. I try to get them whenever I can, usually more if I'm getting in shape for a role.
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Leona Lewis
British Musician
I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your muscles.
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Mirko Cro Cop
Croatian Athlete
When my shoulder problems started, basic methods like massages and icing the shoulder did not help.
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Karrueche Tran
American Actress
I love intense, deep-tissue massages. Any kind of foot massage, body massage, I'm into it.
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Ashley Roberts
American Musician
I love a long, deep-tissue massage where they really get in there and remove the knots!
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Kris Jenner
American Entertainer
Costco is a passion. Costco is like a massage.
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Zoe Lister-Jones
American Actress
I love a good massage, and they gotta go deep.
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Andrew Tan
Chinese Businessman
Massage is very important for relaxing.
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Kim Cattrall
English Actress
I've realized that the most important thing I can do to look good is just treat myself well, whether it's getting a nice, long massage or just lying low and not going out every single night.
Quote examples
Ana Ivanovic
Serbian Athlete
I get massages almost daily. Sometimes I fall asleep during the massage, but it's very important to have deep-tissue massages because that type recovers muscles best.
Quote examples
Chris Pine
American Actor
I like a deep sports massage - a casual beating up. I try to get them whenever I can, usually more if I'm getting in shape for a role.
Quote examples
Leona Lewis
British Musician
I really love getting hot stone massages. They really help me relax and it's so soothing for your muscles.
Quote examples
Mirko Cro Cop
Croatian Athlete
When my shoulder problems started, basic methods like massages and icing the shoulder did not help.
Quote examples
Karrueche Tran
American Actress
I love intense, deep-tissue massages. Any kind of foot massage, body massage, I'm into it.
Quote examples
Ashley Roberts
American Musician
I love a long, deep-tissue massage where they really get in there and remove the knots!
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Kris Jenner
American Entertainer
Costco is a passion. Costco is like a massage.
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Zoe Lister-Jones
American Actress
I love a good massage, and they gotta go deep.
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Andrew Tan
Chinese Businessman
Massage is very important for relaxing.
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