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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
Cab Calloway’s Cotton Club Orchestra was playing a gig for a white audience that night, and the crowd cheered when the news came.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Guided by the thunderous beat of their drummers, crews pulled their paddles through the water in unison, each boat surging toward the finish line as spectators cheered them on.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton cheered for current commander-in-chief Joe Biden during a campaign fundraising event held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on March 28, 2024.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Co-founder Steven De Falco cheered the recognition, saying he and co-founder Chef Trey Wilson were honored to earn spot on the coveted list again.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
The National Rifle Association and cannabis legalization groups, which are often seen as ideological opposites, cheered the ruling together.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
The young women cheered together while studying at Iowa State, where Olympic gold medalist Haliburton also met his future wife.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
For his part, Sherman, a long-time champion of wriggling remedies, cheered the clearance as a step forward for MDT generally.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
His parents cheered him from the stands in Inglewood, California.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Guided by the thunderous beat of their drummers, crews pulled their paddles through the water in unison, each boat surging toward the finish line as spectators cheered them on.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton cheered for current commander-in-chief Joe Biden during a campaign fundraising event held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on March 28, 2024.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Co-founder Steven De Falco cheered the recognition, saying he and co-founder Chef Trey Wilson were honored to earn spot on the coveted list again.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
The National Rifle Association and cannabis legalization groups, which are often seen as ideological opposites, cheered the ruling together.
—Patrik Jonsson, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
The young women cheered together while studying at Iowa State, where Olympic gold medalist Haliburton also met his future wife.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
For his part, Sherman, a long-time champion of wriggling remedies, cheered the clearance as a step forward for MDT generally.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
His parents cheered him from the stands in Inglewood, California.
—Anne M. Peterson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
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After winning the Grammy for best contemporary country album in February, Jelly Roll emotionally dedicated the trophy to Bunnie, who wept and applauded in the audience.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Beyond the funds committed to the program, the ways in which new incentives allocate those dollars are applauded for luring productions to return.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
18 June 2026
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The family has been reassured by the fact that every new police chief and investigator on the case over the years has been committed to bringing Carla home, Dan said.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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However, Campbell felt reassured after a productive meeting with McCallum.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
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Glen Lee, the district’s chief financial officer, warned the lawmakers about taking money from the emergency fund, but Mendelson assured Lee that the fund balance will not be significantly depleted and will remain above $2 billion.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
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But he was greeted by clinicians who assured him that there are now medications that can reduce an individual's viral load to undetectable levels.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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The small Coefficient Bio team hailed from Genentech’s renowned drug discovery unit.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Conservative leaders hailed the Parliament vote as a victory.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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Libraries open opportunities to get excited and relax, discover and reminisce, be challenged and comforted.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Pfeiffer’s character, Stacy Clyburn, is mourning the death of her husband and his brother and in this scene is comforted by her best friend, Liliana (Spence).—
Hilton Dresden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
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In your arms, your baby begins to cry and cry and will not be soothed.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Hall remembers being at a homegoing service for a youth lost to gun violence – witnessing a room filled with hurt, chaos, young people all over the place, Spencer came in like Casper, the Friendly Ghost – soothed the family and changed the temperature in the room without grabbing the mic.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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