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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
Cora even relayed a story about how former Red Sox captain and current game planning and run prevention coach Jason Varitek got boo’ed by fans after having a tough time catching Tim Wakefield only to be cheered later in the game for hitting a home run.
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Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The handful still alive cheered this next generation’s grand adventure as the Space Launch System rocket thundered into the early evening sky, a nearly full moon beckoning some 248,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) away.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Noticing Lloyd, the fans cheered.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Friends and classmates cheered as Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman launched into space for a moon mission aboard Artemis II on Wednesday.
—Bryant Reed, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Angelenos who have long sought records related to alleged misconduct by sheriff’s deputies also cheered the court’s decision.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The Hurricanes’ phenom wide receiver made a phenomenal catch in the end zone in 1-on-1 coverage as the kids cheered in celebration.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The crowd booed in response but cheered when Bannon mentioned Paxton.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
People cheered in the moment, but Choi’s coach was worried about her, submitting a DNS (Did Not Start) for her second run.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The handful still alive cheered this next generation’s grand adventure as the Space Launch System rocket thundered into the early evening sky, a nearly full moon beckoning some 248,000 miles (400,000 kilometers) away.
—Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Noticing Lloyd, the fans cheered.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Friends and classmates cheered as Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman launched into space for a moon mission aboard Artemis II on Wednesday.
—Bryant Reed, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Angelenos who have long sought records related to alleged misconduct by sheriff’s deputies also cheered the court’s decision.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The Hurricanes’ phenom wide receiver made a phenomenal catch in the end zone in 1-on-1 coverage as the kids cheered in celebration.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The crowd booed in response but cheered when Bannon mentioned Paxton.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Mar. 2026
People cheered in the moment, but Choi’s coach was worried about her, submitting a DNS (Did Not Start) for her second run.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
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Some environmental advocates applauded the move as a step in the right direction.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Antiplastic advocates applauded Thursday’s announcement.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chapters alternate between Sam as a boy and as a man, a strategy that allows the reader to be reassured that Sam will survive his childhood trials.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Former commercial airline pilot Marco Chan, a senior lecturer in aviation security at the UK’s Buckinghamshire New University, agrees that anyone with travel plans should feel reassured about flying in the Middle East right now.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Miles praised the defensive effort of South Carolina.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shoe was a hit, praised equally for its design as its comfort, and is currently available in 19 different colorways and materials, including pink or leopard ponyhair, white leather, and tan suede.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rest assured that here too, under the gold-leaf ceiling, you may be seated next to luminaries of Rome’s cultural and political scenes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Migdalia Perez, a partner at Perez LaSure Law, assured the judge there was no conflict.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Created by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger and released in November, the free AI agent has been hailed as a new way to supercharge productivity.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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De Moraes, who until recently was hailed as a hero by adversaries of the former president, has been under fire since January from both critics and allies of Bolsonaro over the justice’s ties to the bank, which have raised concerns over conflicts of interest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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After Cooke lashed out verbally, Wilson intervened and later comforted Batula in a conversation picked up by their microphones.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Rodrigo’s cousins Gustavo Sanchez and Aaron Padilla, both of Lake Station, comforted each other near the site.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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An honor guard saluted, marking the arrival of an honorary procession of city police, fire and public works fleet vehicles.—
Noah Daly,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Mar. 2026
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Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Himalayan pink salt, rich in 80 minerals, works to draw out impurities, while Centella asiatica helps keep everything calm and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Investors appeared soothed by the software firm’s across-the-board beat, amid fears about the company’s hefty debt load funding its AI buildout.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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