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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
Relatives of the defendant, about a half dozen of whom watched from the gallery at his arraignment, cheered the judge’s decision to cut Alexander loose.
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Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The manic, madcap, chaotic and silly stunt show was heavy on exposition to the delight of the fans who cheered the entrance of every One Piece character and laughed at the downfall of paper-thin goon.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The moment, captured by spectators and widely shared online, showed dozens of runners passing by before Beggs stopped — followed by De Oliveira — as the crowd cheered them on toward the finish.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The late queen’s memory looms over the monarchy after a 70-year reign that saw her evolve from the glamorous young sovereign who cheered Britain during the gloomy post-war years to the beloved national grandmother who rallied the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Park City audience cheered loudest for Annette Deao, who has worked as a therapist helping people navigate addiction recovery via this program for more than 20 years.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Years later, Angels fans cheered in shock when the 6-foot-3 Anderson made a diving catch against the Minnesota Twins.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
But people in some corners of the internet cheered the attack.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
More than 200 spectators cheered, whistled and shouted encouragement to their favorites during the pageant April 11 at Olive Peirce Middle School’s Performing Arts Center.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The manic, madcap, chaotic and silly stunt show was heavy on exposition to the delight of the fans who cheered the entrance of every One Piece character and laughed at the downfall of paper-thin goon.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The moment, captured by spectators and widely shared online, showed dozens of runners passing by before Beggs stopped — followed by De Oliveira — as the crowd cheered them on toward the finish.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The late queen’s memory looms over the monarchy after a 70-year reign that saw her evolve from the glamorous young sovereign who cheered Britain during the gloomy post-war years to the beloved national grandmother who rallied the country during the COVID-19 pandemic.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Park City audience cheered loudest for Annette Deao, who has worked as a therapist helping people navigate addiction recovery via this program for more than 20 years.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
Years later, Angels fans cheered in shock when the 6-foot-3 Anderson made a diving catch against the Minnesota Twins.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
But people in some corners of the internet cheered the attack.
—Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
More than 200 spectators cheered, whistled and shouted encouragement to their favorites during the pageant April 11 at Olive Peirce Middle School’s Performing Arts Center.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
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Parry applauded the decision by Deputy Judge Sarah Clarke to dismiss Mitch Winehouse's claim that the two were not entitled to sell the items and did so without his knowledge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Chevron, on the other hand, applauded the Supreme Court’s decision, saying the claims are related to work that the companies did under federal supervision.—
Lindsay Whitehurst,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Police also reassured the public there is no ongoing threat related to the suspect.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Despite fans’ worries, the new series sounds incredibly promising, and Netflix reassured viewers that fans old and new will enjoy the series, which will be executive-produced produced by Rebecca Sonnenshine.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Short has previously praised his Oscar-winning costar for her demeanor on set, sharing what might surprise fans most about working with her.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The director praised the major American distributor at length while speaking alongside producing partner Emilie Lesclaux at this year’s Projeto Paradiso National Talent Network Meeting, held in their hometown of Recife.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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But as China has remained comparatively insulated amid the historic disruption of global oil markets – even clocking robust growth in the first quarter of 2026 – Xi and his planners appear even more assured in their strategy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The remarkable iron shot from the right side of the fairway with two skips into the hole — his final hole of the 2026 RBC Heritage — assured him a tie for eighth place and massive $550,000 payday.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the decades after the war, Japanese Americans would be hailed as a model minority for their resilience and peaceful reintegration into American life.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fillmore, a German shorthaired pointer, is being hailed a hero after his urgent barking woke his family during a garage fire at their home on Skyway Drive in Unincorporated Tustin, Orange County.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Boys and girls are both primed to pay attention to human faces and voices, which, after all, belong to those who will keep them fed, safe and comforted.—
Lise Eliot,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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There can be moments when she is comforted by the town or is amused by the town or finds joy in the town.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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But in the following match against Australia and the subsequent match that led to their elimination, the team sang along and saluted during the national anthem.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Bewkes, former CEO of Time Warner, which owned a controlling stake in Time Warner Cable until shedding it in advance of Charter’s 2014 takeover, saluted Collins in a statement shared by the late exec’s family.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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The tap-tap-tap hammering up and down my spine and around my shoulder blades actually soothed me nearly to sleep.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Irrational fears can’t be soothed by logic.—
Calvin Kasulke,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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