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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
Pretty much all of the 32,904 people in attendance at Albertsons Stadium cheered back.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Cohen then took a chainsaw to a small replica of the Pentagon, with fake dollar bills flowing out to symbolize the waste, as people who had gathered there cheered.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
While some Republicans cheered Carr’s tough talk, others followed Cruz’s lead and said the federal government shouldn’t be trying to police free speech.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
When it was announced that Hilaria had made it through to the next week, Alec cheered and hugged one of their kids in celebration.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In the background, fellow passengers cheered and clapped during the altercation.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Young was eventually carried off the stage as fans cheered her on.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The leadership change comes as Oracle’s shares have bounced higher as investors have cheered the company’s AI efforts, including big client wins from xAI and Nvidia, and partnerships with AI hyperscalers including Microsoft and Google.
—John Kell, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Nvidia shares rallied nearly 4% in yesterday's session as traders cheered the announcement.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Cohen then took a chainsaw to a small replica of the Pentagon, with fake dollar bills flowing out to symbolize the waste, as people who had gathered there cheered.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
While some Republicans cheered Carr’s tough talk, others followed Cruz’s lead and said the federal government shouldn’t be trying to police free speech.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2025
When it was announced that Hilaria had made it through to the next week, Alec cheered and hugged one of their kids in celebration.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
In the background, fellow passengers cheered and clapped during the altercation.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Young was eventually carried off the stage as fans cheered her on.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
The leadership change comes as Oracle’s shares have bounced higher as investors have cheered the company’s AI efforts, including big client wins from xAI and Nvidia, and partnerships with AI hyperscalers including Microsoft and Google.
—John Kell, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Nvidia shares rallied nearly 4% in yesterday's session as traders cheered the announcement.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
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Ripa kicked off Wednesday's edition of Live by telling the audience about Gelman's induction into the organization at the New York City ceremony as the studio crowd applauded.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the speech, some members of the crowd stood and some lightly applauded.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The principal at Myers Park High School reassured families no one was injured after a school bus was forced off of its route Tuesday morning because of gunshots nearby.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Her friend reassured her to just wait, and Beri forced herself to breathe.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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TikTok users have praised Worley for saving Juni, leading to more than 1,600 comments on the TikTok video so far.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hobbs' approach, which was the result of a complex collaboration between academic experts, state leaders and local stakeholders, has been widely praised.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Or even feel assured that her good fortune will continue?—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Cleveland and Detroit are tied atop the AL Central, with Guardians owning ghe tiebreaker but Tigers assured a wild card.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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The discovery of major lithium reserves in Germany has been hailed as a step toward lessening Europe’s reliance on the foreign supply of the mineral critical for batteries and the electric vehicle (EV) market.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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In 1997, Vogue Paris hailed the spring haute couture season as the shock that Paris needed in order to jolt it back into its leadership position as the global capital of fashion, at a time when its crown appeared to be slipping.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
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As Black women mourn her loss and grapple with the realities of a capitalist system that devalues our lives and labor, we are comforted by the legacy Assata Shakur leaves behind.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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After Susannah’s funeral, a struggling Belly sees Conrad being comforted by a female friend.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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The rift was short-lived, as their big feelings were soothed mere minutes into Monday's event.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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The positive experience of being soothed, whether through calming words, laughter or playful connection, encourages a preference for partners who are attuned and responsive.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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