How to Use massage in a Sentence

massage

1 of 2 noun
Definition of massagenext
Synonyms for massagenext
  • She gave him a neck massage.
  • The flip side of the brush also has nodes that when pressed against skin feel like a massage.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Women's Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • Alongside the pool is a pool house with a kitchen and lounge area, a full gym, a massage studio, and a sauna.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2023
  • One hour of charge time provides three hours of massage time.
    — Amy Schlinger, wsj.com, 30 Sep. 2023
  • The Bucks staff working his lower back with a massage gun in the timeouts.
    — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2023
  • She’s known for her massages which drain excess fluid from the skin.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN, 1 May 2023
  • Luck continued to be on my side as one of my first to-dos was to head to the hotel's spa for a 60-minute massage.
    — Christine Burroni, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Push-ups, pull-ups and getting a massage (couldn't lay on my stomach).
    — Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Their 281-foot yacht was decked out with seven guest suites, a gym, a hair salon and two massage rooms.
    — Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 13 July 2023
  • And his postgame massage has outlasted any stragglers in the room.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The apartment has a view of the city’s skyline, with a personal gym, massage room and a bathroom clad in onyx.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • And if that weren’t enough to draw you in, there’s also a gym and massage room; a games room; a bar; a wine cellar; and a secondary kitchen for staff.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Mar. 2023
  • There’s no spa, but there are in-cabin massages available.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • If the scenery isn’t enough, top off your day with a massage or a sunset aperitivo.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 2 June 2023
  • Besides the rooms with massage chairs, there are showers and toilets with electric bidets in the bathrooms.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
  • After the scrub, you’ll be treated to a relaxing 50-minute Swedish-style massage.
    — Ben Davidson, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2024
  • There is a beach club, too, with a dedicated massage room.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2023
  • The 10-year-old was then treated to another scalp massage before the shampoo was washed away.
    — Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 18 July 2023
  • Price at time of publication: $17 Don't let this massage gun's size fool you.
    — Christin Perry, Parents, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The previous location of the gym is now a beauty salon and massage area.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
  • In the first photo, David, 47, lied on the floor stretching his legs and using a massage gun on his shirtless chest while looking at his phone.
    — Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2023
  • Clearly, North has Kardashian's back, and even planned a surprise massage for her mom to her destress ahead of the Met Gala.
    — Glamour, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Gary Watson, who owns a mobile massage business near Phoenix, spends as much as six hours a day driving to clients.
    — Abha Bhattarai, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Following this was a heavenly massage with the Dream Oil Serum.
    — Essence, 23 Sep. 2023
  • The treatment room for my massage looked straight into the boathouse and through a grand stone archway leading out to the gently lapping water.
    — Samantha Lauriello, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Use it with a scalp scrub, detox shampoo, or your go-to bottle of co-wash for a luxurious head massage.
    — Sarah Maberry, Seventeen, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Days start off with pancake breakfasts and are filled with yoga, hiking, and massages.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 25 Mar. 2023
  • From a deep tissue massage to cupping, taking care of body is a gateway to overall good health.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The home is wrapped around a Mediterranean-style pool, and has a private poolside cabana that can be used as an office or massage and spa room.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Its deep-tissue setting provided the best massage of the day during our tests.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
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massage

2 of 2 verb
  • She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.
  • Drop a bit into the scalp and massage it into the skin and out to the ends of the hair.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Add the eggs to the bag, seal, and thoroughly coat the chicken with the egg by massaging the bag.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Use fingers to massage the product into the scalp, then comb it through the hair.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Pour the remaining cure over the salmon and then gently massage it into the flesh.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Then, massage a drop of soap on each lens, rinse, and dry using a microfiber cloth.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Use this comb to massage and penetrate skin the skin beneath the beard and/or hair for skin cell turnover and hair growth.
    — Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Apply the mask onto your roots and part, and massage into your scalp.
    — Andrea Cheng, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The trick is to rub some of the oil onto your fingers and then to really massage the scalp with both hands.
    — Varsha Patel, refinery29.com, 10 May 2022
  • The cap holds the funnel upright, placing it at the highest point in the system to help massage air out of the nooks and crannies.
    — Car and Driver, 24 Oct. 2022
  • There are little bits of framing that have to be done to massage it into place.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Our fine-haired testers massaged it straight into the scalp post-shampoo and were very impressed with the all-day height.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • For those who want even more volume, spritz dry shampoo through your hair and massage it in.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Apply it to your damp skin, massage it in thoroughly and rinse with a warm, damp cloth.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • Apply the product directly to the scalp and massage it in with your fingers.
    — Sam Peters, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Next, gently massage the brush against the palm of your hand, rinse, and repeat until the water runs clear.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Then, massage the mask into your scalp for 5 minutes and rinse.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Warm a scoop of the balm between your palms, massage it into your skin, then gently wipe it away with a damp cloth.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2023
  • Not for salads or soups or stews, but to slather on your face, rub on your hands, or massage into your hair.
    — Teresa M. Hanafin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2022
  • Stir thoroughly or massage rice with your hands, and drain.
    — Mike Lata, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Simply fill the tool, dispense onto your scalp, and massage away!
    — Emily Burns, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2022
  • But answers to these could be massaged any which way, and didn’t provide a clean yes or no answer.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2023
  • Do not massage the area or use heating pads or other items that are too hot.
    — Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
  • One of the most effective ways to address knee pain is to massage a salve straight into the source of the discomfort.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Use the scalloped side of the comb to gently massage the scalp in light, circular motions.
    — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
  • One woman rested her head in a man’s lap, while a man massaged a woman’s back.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The texture of the treat has been designed to massage the gums while also scraping away tartar and plaque build-up.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2023
  • Just be sure to massage your scalp, with your finger tips not your nails, for at least a minute before rinsing.
    — Andrea Jordan, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022
  • This good-looking vibration comb is designed to massage your head and scalp to increase the shine and health of your hair.
    — Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Hold the position or slowly rock back and forth to massage the lower back.
    — Madeline Howard, Women's Health, 23 Feb. 2023

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