1
as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the cheering sight of a child being reunited with a pet that had been lost
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2
as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits
cheering words from the doctor that the worst of the treatment was over
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as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
a raucous cheering welcomed the newlyweds
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1
as in applauding
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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2
as in reassuring
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 cheering
Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
On this past Saturday, the boys’ parents and family shared the cheering roles with games in Orange County and Iowa.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Bradley then trotted up the center of the fairway, waving it to a cheering crowd.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade participated in the clinic, doing a mix of stunting, tumbling, cheering and more.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
But when he was gunned down, there was some cheering amid the widespread shock.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Blum was on hand for the Toronto screening and was likely among the happiest in the room as the credits rolled and the cheering began.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The study, led by geophysicist Eleanor Dunn, found that the energy from the dancing and cheering of fans caused seismic waves that were detectable up to 100 kilometers away (62 miles).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
By the time the cheering and hollering began to settle down, Bigelow, Elba, Ferguson and company were already heading up the stairs for the exit.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Fans can dive into the selection process via an open voting channel, cheering for their favorites.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
While Alec was absent from the crowd last week, the two remain committed to cheering each other on.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
An air cast was placed over his leg before Hill – cheering and clapping, while acknowledging the cheers of fans – was taken off the field on a cart.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
From the action on the field to the crescendo of fans cheering, soccer has a reliable soundtrack to help athletes prepare for their moment.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Over the years, the stars have celebrated each other on various occasions — from marking their birthdays to promoting each other's latest music releases — as well as cheering each other on at award shows.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Mike Hallquist to make a motion for Seals's censure, which failed and was followed by cheering support by Seals' supporters.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
And this is who people are cheering for?
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
Before receiving their scores, Emma and Andy returned upstairs and were greeted by their cheering costars.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
On this past Saturday, the boys’ parents and family shared the cheering roles with games in Orange County and Iowa.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Bradley then trotted up the center of the fairway, waving it to a cheering crowd.
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade participated in the clinic, doing a mix of stunting, tumbling, cheering and more.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
But when he was gunned down, there was some cheering amid the widespread shock.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Blum was on hand for the Toronto screening and was likely among the happiest in the room as the credits rolled and the cheering began.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
The study, led by geophysicist Eleanor Dunn, found that the energy from the dancing and cheering of fans caused seismic waves that were detectable up to 100 kilometers away (62 miles).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
By the time the cheering and hollering began to settle down, Bigelow, Elba, Ferguson and company were already heading up the stairs for the exit.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Someone tried to senselessly end her life, yet now thousands of people are cheering for her and celebrating every milestone.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Fans can dive into the selection process via an open voting channel, cheering for their favorites.
—Billboard China, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2025
While Alec was absent from the crowd last week, the two remain committed to cheering each other on.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
An air cast was placed over his leg before Hill – cheering and clapping, while acknowledging the cheers of fans – was taken off the field on a cart.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
From the action on the field to the crescendo of fans cheering, soccer has a reliable soundtrack to help athletes prepare for their moment.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Over the years, the stars have celebrated each other on various occasions — from marking their birthdays to promoting each other's latest music releases — as well as cheering each other on at award shows.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Mike Hallquist to make a motion for Seals's censure, which failed and was followed by cheering support by Seals' supporters.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
And this is who people are cheering for?
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
Adjective
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Beck’s chemistry with Daniels and Toney has been phenomenal most of the season, but Saturday’s performance was encouraging after the Hurricanes’ passing game struggled at home against Florida two weeks ago.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Fall has just begun and Lake Tahoe ski resorts may be 40 or 50 days away from opening, but winter showed encouraging signs on Friday.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Born in Tangier to Spanish parents, María Ángeles lives out her widowhood with cheerful self-sufficiency.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its cheerful, harmonious colors evoke the pleasure and leisure associated with reading from childhood onward.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The pitcher drew a four-minute standing ovation from teammates and fans, some of whom were spotted wiping away tears.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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As if answering an altar call, congregants in the cavernous auditorium at Prestonwood rose to their feet for an extended ovation.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the background of the video, some travelers are heard cheering and applauding the removal.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Among those applauding at the end was Carmen Chaplin, one of the director’s granddaughters, and even heretics, whose faith in Chaplin is fickle, will have been swept along.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Health regulators and government officials in Australia, the EU, South Africa, and the UK issued statements reassuring citizens that the drug — known as paracetamol outside North America — is safe.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The stage manager later came to check on Dunning, reassuring her that her role was safe.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Plush or Stuffed Animal Every great Boo Basket starts with something soft, comforting, and a little bit whimsical.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Sep. 2025
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As two women in our mid-30s who had been feeling the pressure of time, this concept felt both comforting and freeing.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Andromeda Galaxy can be found less than 10 degrees to the upper left of Mirach — the brightest star in the Andromeda constellation — in the hours following sunset in late September.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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More Ishika Samant/Getty Images This is obviously a very disappointing result as Nabers is one of the bright young superstars in the entire NFL.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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At the onset of Cox remarks, a minority of attendees loudly booed his presence, but the governor was able to rally applause by invoking his pleasure to be back at his alma mater.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Nuno Espirito Santo headed to the away end, his initial applause to the travelling fans was short-lived.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cheering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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