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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
The decision was cheered by business coalitions, and markets surged on the news.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Liu’s family members stood and cheered, as did the rest of the crowd inside the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Amber Glenn put together an almost flawless free skate in her return to the ice and received rave reviews from the crowd, who cheered her on vociferously after every jump.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Others cheered from the darkness as the timber frame collapsed.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The normally stoic Homan raised her broom in triumph and ran to hug her teammates as they were cheered by crowds waving the Canadian flag.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
When a court staff member called the ticket number for Tammy Rodriguez, the group cheered in a hallway.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
The American political class, including those on the right, cheered as well.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
As marching bands passed by, the music echoing through the city streets, people danced and cheered.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Tristan Bove, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Liu’s family members stood and cheered, as did the rest of the crowd inside the Milano Ice Skating Arena.
—Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Amber Glenn put together an almost flawless free skate in her return to the ice and received rave reviews from the crowd, who cheered her on vociferously after every jump.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
Others cheered from the darkness as the timber frame collapsed.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
The normally stoic Homan raised her broom in triumph and ran to hug her teammates as they were cheered by crowds waving the Canadian flag.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
When a court staff member called the ticket number for Tammy Rodriguez, the group cheered in a hallway.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2026
The American political class, including those on the right, cheered as well.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
As marching bands passed by, the music echoing through the city streets, people danced and cheered.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
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In a conversation hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Miami in conjunction with the Miami opening, Monsignor Alberto Rocca of Milan’s Pinocoteca Ambrosiano, applauded D&G’s use of the Catholic symbols so integral to Italian culture.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Council member Linea Palmisano gave the declaration to the family and applauded Minneapolis police for their heroic acts on the day that two children were killed and 21 others were injured.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The two lawmakers, who are set to retire at the end of the year, reassured their counterparts throughout the weekend that there was a new generation of lawmakers coming up behind them that was committed to maintaining, and building new, global alliances.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the rebels closed in on Damascus on December 7, 2024, Assad reassured his aides and subordinates that victory was near, and then fled in the night on a Russian jet, telling almost no one.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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However, the priest has been praised by progressives for his academic achievements and his efforts to assist the poor.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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But fans have widely praised Parker's vision and adherence to the source material.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Patients would be assured of receiving settlement money even if the Supreme Court rules in Bayer’s favor.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sweden has won all six of their matches and is all but assured of a top-four spot and a place in the medal playoffs.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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And for the next year its law enforcement members were hailed as heroes for their efforts that prevented a horrible situation from becoming even worse.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Supervisor Patrick Kennedy hailed the two contracts with CVR Associates totaling about $1 million as the greatest change to the region’s affordable housing policy in 40 years.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Steele's music is driven by connection, when a listener feels understood, emotionally moved, or comforted by a song.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Your dog may just be feeling a bit stressed out and want to be comforted.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yet while Alfa Romeo recently saluted its magnum opus with a new 33 Stradale based on sibling marque Maserati’s MC20 supercar, the R33 from Automotive Artisans is far closer to the original.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
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Filmmakers Chris Columbus, Tim Burton and Martin Scorsese also saluted the late star.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Calming botanicals like aloe, turmeric, and holy basil round things out, keeping skin comfortable and soothed.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The falling dews seemed to strain and purify the air, and I was soothed with an infinite stillness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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