1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the man was glad to see his old college buddies again, after so long an absence
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2
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I am glad to do the work if it will help the cause
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as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits
doctors brought glad tidings to the reporters awaiting news of the queen's condition
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as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
she was glad of the offer of a ride home
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
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Recent Examples of glad
Reeves Wiedeman,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
Most countries are glad the war is over and that trade will flow through the Strait again.
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Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
18 June 2026
Jamie L. Lareau,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Dec. 2024
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Bob DeLuca, who runs an environmental organization called the Group for the East End, was glad to see that but understood the trepidation locals felt on the heels of the post-COVID boom.
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Reeves Wiedeman,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
Most countries are glad the war is over and that trade will flow through the Strait again.
—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
18 June 2026
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More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future
Contact Jamie L. LaReau: [email protected].
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Jamie L. Lareau,
Detroit Free Press,
2 Dec. 2024
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When asked about whether this was a tribute to actress Caitlin Zoz, who plays the character Kathleen Billings on the series, Yost seemed delighted at picking up on that.
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Adam Green, a co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, is delighted with Kiros’s win over DeGette, and with the broader successes of insurgent Democrats so far this primary season.
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And until organizations are willing to ask structural questions rather than people questions, the condition will persist — well-documented, carefully measured, and entirely unresolved.
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But so far, shoppers don't appear willing to abandon their summer grilling traditions.
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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.
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The young girl and her father sitting in front of Fabio in section 224 on this day were certainly thankful the trophy made it into the stadium.
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And maybe the secret to a long and happy life is to be thankful.
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Create Layers Gardens in shade often rely less on color and more on other attributes to please the eye.
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The steeply descending main street of Haworth is filled with tea shops, pubs and stores clearly dedicated to pleasing Brontë pilgrims, but its basic form, including the original stationery store where the sisters once bought their paper, remains the same.
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Jacie Prieto Lopez, LA28’s vice president of communications and public affairs, said in a statement that her organization is pleased to forward the agreement to the council for consideration.
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Jackass fans appear pleased with the celebration that combines a look back at classic stunts alongside an array of new footage, with Best and Last nabbing an A- CinemaScore.
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Leadership teams that are ready for change treat ambiguity as part of the job.
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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.
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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