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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
After her jumps were completed cleanly, including her high-scoring triple Axel, the audience cheered and danced along with her choreographic sequence, on their feet before her final pose.
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Lillian Karabaic, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
And to those who have watched, cheered, and supported me through this journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
But while everyone else socialized and cheered, Sherrod had her head in a book, Williams said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
While most in the crowd cheered Barger, at least one person was unhappy with her work.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Chiles, 24, cut loose in the routine, as her teammates mimicked her moves and cheered alongside the mat.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The Altadena Forever Run co-chair said there were many Altadena community members who’d lined up along the course and cheered people on.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Others cheered for a higher toll.
—New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The next morning, Burgher parents—oblivious to the fighting that had broken out in the capital—had lined the walkways and cheered as their children filed into schools with pencils and notebooks and tense faces, some bravely managing a smile, others rigid with fear.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Lillian Karabaic, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
And to those who have watched, cheered, and supported me through this journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
But while everyone else socialized and cheered, Sherrod had her head in a book, Williams said.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
While most in the crowd cheered Barger, at least one person was unhappy with her work.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Chiles, 24, cut loose in the routine, as her teammates mimicked her moves and cheered alongside the mat.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The Altadena Forever Run co-chair said there were many Altadena community members who’d lined up along the course and cheered people on.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Others cheered for a higher toll.
—New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The next morning, Burgher parents—oblivious to the fighting that had broken out in the capital—had lined the walkways and cheered as their children filed into schools with pencils and notebooks and tense faces, some bravely managing a smile, others rigid with fear.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
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The Indivisible Project, a nonprofit group that led protests against Avelo Airlines, on Thursday applauded the carrier's move to end its contract with DHS.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The union representing flight attendants for Avelo applauded the end of the ICE flights.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
7 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 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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Special teams coordinator Tracy Smith has also routinely praised Scott’s willingness to do whatever is asked of him.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Officials praised the responders and said many of them received specialized water rescue training thanks to a federal grant.—
Christine Sloan,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Only one, Jessie Diggins, has clinched a spot so far, with another, Julia Kern, all but assured a spot based on the World Cup standings.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Jan. 2026
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Zannelli assured the public that officers acted immediately, that integrity is of the utmost importance and that the department can be trusted.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 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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Despite years of rebuilding ahead, Escalante is comforted by having her family back in Pacific Palisades.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
28 Dec. 2025
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Angela Peterson photographed Sheena Scarbrough being comforted after her daughter’s killer was found guilty.—
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
jsonline.com,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Julian Franco, president of strategy and operations at Fox Entertainment, saluted the progress that Pansino and her business partner had been able to make as a boutique outfit.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Eighteen alums — Hall of Famers Jim Kelly, Andre Reed and Joe DeLamielleure mixed among Eric Wood, George Wilson and the likes of lesser-knowns Brad Lamb, Christian Gaddis and Ashton Youboty — saluted the crowd from the 50-yard line.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The thick cream is gentle enough for daily use, and my normally dry skin feels immediately calm and soothed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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When Tennessee attempted to claw back with a touchdown early in the second half, Simpson soothed any stress, engineering a nine-play, 99-yard drive capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass to Rico Scott.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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