1
as in brightening
to become glad or hopeful
cheer up—things are bound to get better
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2
as in inspiring
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
the general's speech cheered up the troops tremendously
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering (up)
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After predictably dimming for multiple months, the stellar explosion inexplicably began brightening again.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025 -
Each roller head is infused with a potent cocktail of skin-brightening actives, including vitamin C, tranexamic acid, and licorice root extract, designed to visibly improve tone, texture, and radiance.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Aug. 2025
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In Kansas City, Dodds’ passion was also inspiring children.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The awe-inspiring scenery includes the Perry Monument, beaches and sunsets, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, historic lighthouses, trails and the wildlife‑rich lagoons that define the peninsula.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Now Germany — ranked 10th in the world — enters this North American World Cup looking up at the likes of Spain, France, England and the Netherlands, and that’s just among the European teams.—
Andy Clayton,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Company executives demonstrated using the virtual assistant for various everyday tasks, such as looking up the date of a concert, shopping for a backpack or planning a soccer watch party.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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Earlier this month, the Orlando City Council advanced a proposal to suspend portions of the district’s historic review process for three years in hopes of encouraging investment and redevelopment.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Under them, chatbots must not be able to interact with someone under 18, unless it is programmed against encouraging self-destructive behavior and provides parents with tools to manage the child’s use.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Speaking about the division race during the teams series this week, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns offered a glowing assessment of the rival club that has become one of the National League’s toughest opponents.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Cheering (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering%20%28up%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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