congratulates

present tense third-person singular of congratulate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of congratulates At the last tip meeting, Kerry congratulates his crew on a job well done. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025 Head coach Deion Sanders of the Colorado Buffaloes congratulates players after a first half scoring drive against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens at Folsom Field on September 6, 2025 in Boulder, Colorado. Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for congratulates
Verb
  • Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?
    Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Waukesha County cheers key step in the process For Waukesha County, Boardman's statement satisfies officials' hope that state transportation leaders are at least acknowledging the importance of I-94 locally and are following the steps necessary to make a project happen at some point.
    Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • But a larger battle and debate lies ahead for the country in the aftermath of this action as many Democrats say this crosses a critical line as the president cheers the indictment on social media.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The bra is made of a silky fabric that’s lightweight and smoothing for a fit that hugs you and stays hidden under clothes.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Michael Kors loves Ethan’s final gown, and Law praises him for being a real storyteller.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
  • SpaceX Kemp generally praises SpaceX for leading the way with iterative design and founder Elon Musk's willingness to fail publicly in order to move fast.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But there are clearly no hard feelings, as the three actresses hug and marvel while the crowd applauds.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Both get up and the winner raises the arm of the loser and applauds him briefly in a sign of respect.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • When Ashley’s name comes up, Rachel compliments Ashley on using her as a shield, while Will says Ash joined a solid alliance that protected her throughout the game.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 28 Sep. 2025
  • To further her boho agenda, Lawrence paired the unique look with a pair of unexpected slouchy black boots and a low-maintenance blonde refresh that compliments the overall aesthetic.
    Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Congratulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congratulates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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