as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applaud
The bottom line is that none of this is worth applauding.
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Leaders at the Department of Health and Human Services applauded the FTC’s move, pointing to an HHS review that questioned WPATH standards.
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Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
When the final whistle blew, the Seattle crowd gave one last mighty roar as the Americans triumphantly applauded their fans, who had been in great voice the full 90 minutes.
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David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan applauded SpaceX’s deal for Cursor in a note on Thursday, claiming the acquisition could boost its shares to $250 by the end of the year, up from an earlier projection of $190.
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Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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John Romano,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Leaders at the Department of Health and Human Services applauded the FTC’s move, pointing to an HHS review that questioned WPATH standards.
—
Devi Shastri,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
When the final whistle blew, the Seattle crowd gave one last mighty roar as the Americans triumphantly applauded their fans, who had been in great voice the full 90 minutes.
—
David Close,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan applauded SpaceX’s deal for Cursor in a note on Thursday, claiming the acquisition could boost its shares to $250 by the end of the year, up from an earlier projection of $190.
—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Many supported their battle, praising them for taking the step.
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Sebastián Beccacece, the coach of La Tri, praised Ecuador fans in his pre-game news conference.
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The small Coefficient Bio team hailed from Genentech’s renowned drug discovery unit.
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Like Messi, Roccuzzo hails from Rosario, one of Argentina’s major port cities.
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As the search drags on, the Kansas City Board of Police Commissioners on Tuesday commended police for their efforts after weeks of shooting incidents brought international attention to the city’s gun violence problem as thousands of soccer fans visit for the FIFA World Cup.
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In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
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Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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The raucous crowd buzzed, performing an anticipatory wave before Andrade saluted the judges.
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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