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 same supporters who applauded Warren on Tuesday seemed to be losing patience with him just a few weeks ago.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Raposo applauded the clutch hitting and the battles from previous hitters to set the table.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
And amid an offseason that deserves mixed (at best) reviews, that’s something worth applauding.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Wade Miller, senior adviser for the Center for Renewing America, applauded states for lining up to help Trump.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 May 2025
Raposo applauded the clutch hitting and the battles from previous hitters to set the table.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
And amid an offseason that deserves mixed (at best) reviews, that’s something worth applauding.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 20 May 2025
Wade Miller, senior adviser for the Center for Renewing America, applauded states for lining up to help Trump.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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While many praised the video’s message and Rylie’s insightful approach, others criticized the mom for not sharing her specific experiences with her daughter.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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While some prominent Jews have praised Trump’s Harvard crackdown, many others say the administration’s actions appear more focused on damaging higher education than addressing the concerns of Jewish students.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
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The weather service office in Memphis warned that parts of the area on Sunday could see 60-mph wind gusts and hail the size of quarters.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Facebook users gave high praise to the officers and hailed them as heroes for their selfless actions.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Araujo, however, commended Marshall’s for his work ethic.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, Lauper commended Chappell Roan, who several critics have likened to Lauper as Roan has made her ascent to pop superstardom over the past year.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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The firebrand Rage Against the Machine guitarist and solo star joined his friend and fellow rock agitator Bruce Springsteen over the weekend in giving a NSFW salute No. 27 from the stage.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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The president paused after placing the wreath, then stepped back and saluted during the playing of taps.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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