applauds

verb

present tense third-person singular of applaud
as in praises
to declare enthusiastic approval of I applaud your decision to take that advanced course

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Recent Examples of applauds Earlier this week, former GOP Senator Jeff Flake, of Arizona, endorsed Ossoff saying despite their policy differences, Flake applauds Ossoff's character and his commitment to doing the job. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 Jasmin Camacho, an evolutionary biologist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, applauds the python work as another way of looking in unexpected places for potential drugs and cures. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026 All are aghast, save Ser Torrhen Manderly, who applauds the farce. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026 The Riles team takes home their third consecutive win in the ribs category, and the audience applauds as team members pump their fists in victory. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Comedian and political satirist Bill Maher, center left, applauds for John Mellencamp during the 27th Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor Celebrating Bill Maher. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Iran defying obstacles at the World Cup Iran’s Hossein Kanani applauds fans after a 0-0 draw against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. — David Hickey, NBC news, 22 June 2026 But later that year, applauds turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026 Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix doesn’t know which way to turn, Iwobi ends up with his hands on his head, Sander Berge simply stands and applauds. — The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
  1. praises
  2. hails
  3. salutes
  4. commends
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  • Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Both, along with the rest of Iraola’s staff, wasted no time trying to implement the Spaniard’s vision, helped by the clear and concise messaging Murillo praises the head coach for.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of praises
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  • Techno-optimism hails AI’s transformative potential to solve major social problems and address unmet needs.
    — Marianne Cooper, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
  • State propaganda hails these robots as emblems of China’s ascent; in the hallway, most people sidestep them with the kind of indifference usually reserved for a Roomba.
    — Evan Osnos, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hails
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  • Video clips on social media showed a CSKA fan making Nazi salutes when Derry fans raised a banner with an anti-fascist slogan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
  • Following Fuentes’ lead, other influencers on the far-right have also taken to questioning the Holocaust and filming videos praising Adolf Hitler, throwing Nazi salutes and singing along to antisemitic songs.
    — Will Carless, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of salutes
Verb
  • Maynard also commends the company for its presentation of the result, in light of AI’s tendency to copy humans’ mathematical results and present them as its own ideas.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In all, the review from animal welfare consulting firm Team Shelter USA commends the department’s medical and surgical care, low euthanasia rates, foster program and enrichment facilities for animals at the Carlsbad shelter.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of commends

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“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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