bravoing

present participle of bravo

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bravoing
Verb
  • Goldberg said, clapping her hands to get her co-host’s attention.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 June 2026
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and first lady Ri Sol Ju greeted Xi at the airport in Pyongyang, with official footage showing the pair clapping as Xi’s plane landed, kicking off his two-day state visit.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 June 2026
  • The bottom line is that none of this is worth applauding.
    John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • Mark Toothaker, a stallion sales manager for Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, was on the couch cracking up with his wife, Malory, about the whiffed field goal and consequential turnover.
    Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 3 May 2026
  • The dogs were confused, not sure whether to attack or run for cover, and Susan was cracking up.
    Sid Evans, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Bravoing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bravoing. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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