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as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels
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as in reassured
to ease the grief or distress of
let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little
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Recent Examples of cheered
The audience cheered the entire way through his set, a mix of old and new.
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Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
The trigov assembly behind me cheered.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Family, friends, and rabid supporters cheered.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The problem is that it is regularly dismissed as gentrification, a phenomenon that is not usually cheered.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The audience cheered as the man was pinned down and his arms were tied behind his back.
—Laura Bargfeld, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Colbert exclaimed as the crowd cheered.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Trump said, as the crowd cheered.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
It’s been a strenuous 18-year fall from grace since Susan Sarandon handed the magnificent disaster his Golden Globe, his longtime buddy Bruce Springsteen mugging with glee as a standing ovation crowd cheered him on.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Billboard Japan, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
The trigov assembly behind me cheered.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Family, friends, and rabid supporters cheered.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 29 Jan. 2026
The problem is that it is regularly dismissed as gentrification, a phenomenon that is not usually cheered.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The audience cheered as the man was pinned down and his arms were tied behind his back.
—Laura Bargfeld, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Colbert exclaimed as the crowd cheered.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Trump said, as the crowd cheered.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 27 Jan. 2026
It’s been a strenuous 18-year fall from grace since Susan Sarandon handed the magnificent disaster his Golden Globe, his longtime buddy Bruce Springsteen mugging with glee as a standing ovation crowd cheered him on.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
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Bernstein analysts led by Mark Moerdler, with the equivalent of a buy rating on Microsoft shares, applauded Microsoft’s decision-making.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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While he has been applauded this month by audiences in Florida, Arizona and Oregon, his focus here this weekend will be strictly on music.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that China's commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFFFROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Jan. 2026
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That extends a buying spree that began in October and maintains a pace that has reassured American exporters, otherwise wary that Beijing’s commitment might slip amid limited visibility and unclear deadlines.—
Hallie Gu,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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And in a return of goodwill, Gun Owners of America praised him for withholding judgment on the facts of the case.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aliso Niguel coach Keith Barnett praised the effort of his freshman point guard, Iribarne.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Supporters of the pardon power further assured their colleagues that impeachment would furnish a corrective to any overuse of pardoning, underestimating the extent to which the modern party system would render this nearly impossible.—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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And while some tired players in the postgame have said at least they are assured a point from getting past 60 minutes, Hynes stressed that nobody is happy with just making it to overtime, and that second point is vitally important when the standings are so tight.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
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The 16-year-old girl, identified as Adasyn Wood Savin, hailed from Newcastle, New South Wales and was visiting Rosebury during the school holiday and riding in the ATV with a family friend, according to the donation page.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics hailed the guidance as focused on whole foods for kids.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sonny appreciated that Pretti comforted and cared for Kimberly, too.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
PEOPLE,
25 Jan. 2026
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While the images and words were upsetting, Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte CEO Adam Kolett said he’s been comforted by the solidarity expressed by many with Charlotte’s Jewish community.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Jan. 2026
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Fellow officers applauded and saluted him.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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From birth, John had been America’s first son, the boy who saluted his father’s coffin.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The poems and practical suggestions soothed my spirit.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Todt remembers how her father stepped in during some of the hardest baby moments, especially when Kingston couldn’t be soothed.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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