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
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
On a patch of asphalt that had been colored with chalk to look like a rainbow in honor of Pride, a breakdancer spun for a cheering crowd and an associate who filmed the performance.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
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Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Ever the cheerful royal, Louis then turned around as his family exited the balcony and gave one final wave to the cheering crowd below.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
The correction officers arrested him, walking him through a cheering and jeering crowd of their colleagues, and finally released him hours later with a desk appearance ticket charging him with promoting contraband, the lawsuit says.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Hilton told cheering supporters during his June 2 campaign party in Huntington Beach, California.
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Terry Collins,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
During the fifth inning of the game at Coors Field, Freeland stepped off the mound and tipped his cap to cheering fans and then in the direction of his family.
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Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
And watching the videos of the people jumping out of their chairs, screaming, cheering was so cool.
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Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Katie is supportive of Harry's soccer career Katie has been by her husband's side throughout his professional soccer career and frequently posts about attending his matches and cheering him on.
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Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Morgan’s Message chapter members and its executive board were in the stands holding signs and cheering.
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Sydney Haywood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
For some children, that meant cheering for Brazil.
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Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Betts was locked in with Rushing, brimming with confidence, cheering him on.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Upon landing, they were greeted with a hero's welcome of cheering crowds, photographers, booming music and a red-carpet entrance to a hangar.
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Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Another crowd gathered late Friday morning to watch the US team take on Australia in Seattle, cheering deliriously as the US squad took a 2-0 lead.
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Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
The Ed Sullivan Theater, the crowd is full, the curtain pulls, people are cheering, and David Letterman walks out.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Noun
All of that, though, including the politics always intertwined in a global event so massive, disappear by degrees as the games begin and the cheering and dreaming start.
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Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
On a patch of asphalt that had been colored with chalk to look like a rainbow in honor of Pride, a breakdancer spun for a cheering crowd and an associate who filmed the performance.
—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
Ever the cheerful royal, Louis then turned around as his family exited the balcony and gave one final wave to the cheering crowd below.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
The correction officers arrested him, walking him through a cheering and jeering crowd of their colleagues, and finally released him hours later with a desk appearance ticket charging him with promoting contraband, the lawsuit says.
—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Hilton told cheering supporters during his June 2 campaign party in Huntington Beach, California.
—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
During the fifth inning of the game at Coors Field, Freeland stepped off the mound and tipped his cap to cheering fans and then in the direction of his family.
—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
And watching the videos of the people jumping out of their chairs, screaming, cheering was so cool.
—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2026
Verb
Hakan Akgun / Anadolu via Getty Images The Houston stadium exploded with thundering applause, fans in blue jerseys and cheeks painted with the Cape Verdean flag cheering with joy.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Katie is supportive of Harry's soccer career Katie has been by her husband's side throughout his professional soccer career and frequently posts about attending his matches and cheering him on.
—
Aya Al-Hakim,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Morgan’s Message chapter members and its executive board were in the stands holding signs and cheering.
—
Sydney Haywood,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
For some children, that meant cheering for Brazil.
—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Betts was locked in with Rushing, brimming with confidence, cheering him on.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Upon landing, they were greeted with a hero's welcome of cheering crowds, photographers, booming music and a red-carpet entrance to a hangar.
—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Another crowd gathered late Friday morning to watch the US team take on Australia in Seattle, cheering deliriously as the US squad took a 2-0 lead.
—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
The Ed Sullivan Theater, the crowd is full, the curtain pulls, people are cheering, and David Letterman walks out.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
Adjective
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That means encouraging activities that benefit from proximity, such as planning meetings, architecture discussions, design reviews and complex problem-solving.
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Some encouraging signals suggest the will to close the funding gap may exist.
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The soft blue handles add a cheerful pop of color that's pretty enough to leave on display on your countertop.
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This streamlined area rug from Dash and Albert (an extension of the Annie Selke brand) brings a cheerful element to your floors, swapping out terrycloth fibers for hand micro-hooked wool for a comfortable texture in high traffic areas.
Noun
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Roberts doffed his cap in gratitude for a spirited postgame ovation from the fans here, almost all of them Dodgers fans.
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The ovation that erupted when Guzelimian walked out to introduce the festival’s closing concert was a fitting acknowledgment that golden-age concerts do not happen by themselves.
Verb
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.
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The bottom line is that none of this is worth applauding.
Verb
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As first responders worked to get Donald Bellos into the ambulance, his mother could be seen on the body camera footage by his side, reassuring him.
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The worry that sunscreen leaves people short on vitamin D has been studied for years, and for everyday use, the findings are reassuring.
Adjective
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Sora is all about cooking to preserve memories, especially those of his late mother, believing food should be both comforting and refined.
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One of the daily specials, a creamy risotto accented with a bold red pepper puree and blackened shrimp, caught my eye and satisfied my cravings for something comforting.
Adjective
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But plenty of these bright red and crisp white shirts belong to Panama fans.
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The prospects for Chip’s Seeds continue to be bright, too.
Noun
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But later that year, applause turned into discontent voiced in several closed session meetings.
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Ohtani's 18th home run this season off reliever Matt Krook in the sixth landed on the grass hill behind the bullpens and drew the loudest applause.
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“Cheering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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