We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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Miami Hurricanes fans likely rejoiced Tuesday when the latest College Football Playoff rankings came out.—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025 To be sure, Christians should pray and work for peace, rejoice when tragedy is averted and cheer when the Gospel is shared.—Abby McCloskey, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025 Dance fans rejoiced this past July when beloved trio Above & Beyond released Bigger Than All of Us, their first entirely electronic studio album in seven years.—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025 Now is that time; explore, rejoice and lean in.—Rochelle Ratkaj, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejoice
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Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois-, stem of rejoier, rejoir, from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaudēre to be glad — more at joy
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