massage
noun
the act or art of treating the body by rubbing, kneading, patting, or the like, to stimulate circulation, increase suppleness, relieve tension, etc.
have massaged
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present perfectof massage.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Producers have massaged their cast and footage for maximum emotional effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2019
In the same way, the music takes its time revealing exactly what it is, the shape of the composition coming into crisp focus only after the musicians have massaged their parts for several minutes.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jul. 15, 2012
For years food manufacturers have massaged the truth on their labels in order to appeal to health-conscious shoppers.
From Time Magazine Archive
