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
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.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
But later that year, applauds turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
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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.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.
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Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.
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Amanda Swinhart,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Kanachai Bencharongkul, managing director of Bangkok’s Museum of Contemporary Art, applauds the new museum’s unique curatorial vision.
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Cynthia Rosenfeld,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Industry applauds the moves as long overdue.
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Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
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.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.
—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.
—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, applauds Roy’s interest in politics and public service but questions whether someone so young is ready for the responsibilities that come with running a state.
—
Amanda Swinhart,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Kanachai Bencharongkul, managing director of Bangkok’s Museum of Contemporary Art, applauds the new museum’s unique curatorial vision.
—
Cynthia Rosenfeld,
Time,
12 Mar. 2026
Industry applauds the moves as long overdue.
—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applauds
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Under this light, Penelope emerges as exemplary, cunning, wounded, and trapped by the male order that praises her.
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Ornatov praises this cleaner for its ability to dissolve and absorb the mess, which keeps you from having to scrub the same spot repeatedly—time saved, effort reduced.
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Emma Tufuga, a criminologist from Curtin University in Perth, who hails from Samoa, said young people are being recruited through peer networks and social media with the promise of money, or even just a sense of belonging.
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No music is expected from the Grammy-winning group, but Sade’s catalog remains immensely popular, especially in the United Kingdom, as the band hails from London.
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Heartfelt salutes trumpet ebullient activism.
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Namely, the Bavarian flag hides a red Nazi flag, and someone also covered up soldiers, Nazi salutes by passersby, and wreaths on the Mahnmal der Bewegung monument.
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Pat O'Donnell, executive director of SAG-AFTRA's Washington-Mid Atlantic Local, which represents hundreds of NPR journalists, commends the network's approach to making job cuts.
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Miss Manners commends you for not being one of them.
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“Applauds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applauds. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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