cheering (up)

present participle of cheer (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering (up)
Verb
  • Support her post-grad skin with brightening serums, refillable lipsticks, and edge-control that actually holds during interviews and celebrations.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The pairing glimmers low in the east an hour before sunrise, fading quickly in brightening twilight.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Zaldivar said in an age where more people are turning away from their faith, the declaration of the young saints is inspiring to many Catholics looking towards the future of the church.
    Lauren Costantino September 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Reynolds credited Bullock — and how the star handles her career and public persona — with inspiring him to overcome a difficult period in his own life around 2014.
    Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Oliver had returned to my side, sniffing the grass, looking up at me with searching eyes.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Everything was looking up when UNC marched down the field for a touchdown on the opening drive of the game and then forced a TCU punt.
    Michael Hurley, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As a practical matter, California making this move will only further inflame the gerrymandering problem, encouraging a further spiral of gerrymandering offsetting Democratic gains in other states.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Walking tours are also gaining prominence, minimizing car use and encouraging a deeper connection with the city.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Ahead of the season, the set has already garnered glowing reviews from Amazon shoppers for its versatility.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That interaction produces glowing arcs and rays of green and red light.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • It can also be used as a bench, bearing up to 355 pounds.
    Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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