as in praises
to praise too much
a flunky who shamelessly butters up the boss
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applauds
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In a confessional, Cheyenne applauds Zach's willingness to go through this process.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Little applauds compromise on Medicaid Little’s signature was the final step in a monthslong debate over the future of the state’s Medicaid expansion program.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Butters up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/butters%20up. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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