How to Use massage in a Sentence

massage

1 of 2 noun
  • She gave him a neck massage.
  • And there was the massage room.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
  • What’s the best massage chair to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Give the gift of self-care with a handheld massage gun.
    — Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Choose from floss mode and hydro pulse massage mode.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • One hour of charge time provides three hours of massage time.
    — Amy Schlinger, wsj.com, 30 Sep. 2023
  • For the best of both worlds, end the day with a couples massage by the beach.
    — AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Much of the massage felt great; some of it felt like Please don’t break that.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Book a massage with a view or a session in the temazcal room.
    — Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • 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
  • There is a wide variety of massage chair styles to choose from.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • My massage is set in an open-air pavilion, just above the water.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The massage is done with olive oil, the facial starts with fresh sage leaves placed over your eyes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • She’s known for her massages which drain excess fluid from the skin.
    — Julia Buckley, CNN, 1 May 2023
  • The space also has its own massage room and a drive-in tender dock for toys.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
  • The detox massage worked deep into the hiking aches.
    — Jemima Sissons, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • On the menu here are massages and flash facial treatments.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
  • Slowly, fans began to adore her and her massages.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
  • Look for massage chairs that have heat running the entire length of the chair.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The beach club leads to a watersports area, as well as a gym and a massage room.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
  • In that same vein, treat yourself to some self-care or even a couples massage.
    — Glamour, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Matthews shared who to know and where to live, tips on everything from church to massages.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • As a cleanser, apply a small amount to damp skin, massage gently, and rinse.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Push-ups, pull-ups and getting a massage (couldn't lay on my stomach).
    — Katherine Itoh, NBC News, 25 Mar. 2024
  • The spa There isn't a full spa here, but there are treatment rooms for massages.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
  • Days of endless massage don’t pay for themselves.
    — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
  • There's a juice bar, and an alchemy room where guests can blend their own herbal steam balls and massage oils.
    — Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
  • There’s an onsite spa with very good massages and a sauna and steam shower to use at your leisure.
    — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
  • Set up a nail polish station or offer a hand massage.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
  • What’s your level of being able to put the phone down, go get a massage, or go to a movie?
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 June 2026

massage

2 of 2 verb
  • She massaged her leg until the numbness was gone.
  • Does all kale need to be massaged?
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • How to massage kale, step-by-step 1.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Gently massage the foam to clean.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Gently massage the foam to clean.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Do not massage the area or use heating pads or other items that are too hot.
    — Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2023
  • Add chicken, seal bag, and massage to coat chicken.
    — Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
  • 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
  • Then, massage a drop of soap on each lens, rinse, and dry using a microfiber cloth.
    — Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2023
  • For those who want even more volume, spritz dry shampoo through your hair and massage it in.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2023
  • When your shoulders ache or feel stiff, your first instinct might be to stretch or massage them.
    — Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Then, massage the mask into your scalp for 5 minutes and rinse.
    — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Not every type of kale needs massaging.
    — Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
  • There are little bits of framing that have to be done to massage it into place.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Apply the mask onto your roots and part, and massage into your scalp.
    — Andrea Cheng, Good Housekeeping, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Not everyone knew what a prostate was, or why anyone would want to massage one.
    — Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026
  • On her knees, the older woman massaged her scalp then rubbed her elbows.
    — Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Use fingers to massage the product into the scalp, then comb it through the hair.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Do not rub or massage the affected area, which can cause more damage.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • Most dogs love the feeling of the rubber groomer massaging their skin.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Simply fill the tool, dispense onto your scalp, and massage away!
    — Emily Burns, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Warm a scoop between your palms, massage into your skin, then gently wipe away with a damp cloth.
    — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Gently massage only the stained area.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
  • How can massage improve menopause symptoms?
    — Ronnie Koenig, SELF, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Hold the position or slowly rock back and forth to massage the lower back.
    — Madeline Howard, Women's Health, 23 Feb. 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
  • 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

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