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verb

archaic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of glad
Adjective
Area beekeepers are always glad to add to their own hives, or share them with other backyard beekeepers. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025 While glad for not having off-the-field troubles as a young player, Kelce shared a piece of advice for young players: Find a life balance. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for glad
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad
Adjective
  • Tim Robinson plays Craig, a dad who is delighted to pal around with his new neighbor, Austin (Paul Rudd), until a boys’ night ends in a punch and, eventually, someone calling the cops.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
  • That second post added to the growing affection for Cannoli, leading to more views and comments from delighted viewers.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • While left wing-back Federico Dimarco provided a useful short out-ball during the Italian side’s build-up, right wing-back Denzel Dumfries was much more available and willing to make runs in behind — where long diagonal balls into the Netherlands international caused chaos.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 11 May 2025
  • Pete’s Payday Alonso, 30, had hoped for a larger and longer payday last winter but watched his hopes dwindle in a market saturated with first basemen willing to accept less.
    Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
  • The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • So thankful to be blessed with such amazing people in my life.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • There’s a lot of work ahead for the team, but Angelo is thankful for the years working with Trabbocchi and said the partnership ended cordially.
    Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
Verb
  • It's even claimed to reduce the creation of contrails, which will please some conspiracy theorists.
    David Szondy May 16, New Atlas, 16 May 2025
  • Do the citizens of the United States really want food, health care, housing, clean air and water, cancer research and much more taken away from us in order to have a military parade to please the president?
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Be ready to discuss this factually, not emotionally, and give examples.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • And Address Board Concerns As boards engage with executive leaders regarding the use and deployment of agentic AI, CFOs need to be ready to contribute to discussions regarding questions such as: What is our long-term vision for deploying agentic AI in our organization?
    Jim DeLoach, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • But for those with the skill and will to change theirs, the weather looks much brighter.
    John Readman, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Thorp Arch academy graduate is eternally grateful.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 9 May 2025
  • Matt Spellman, the athletic director of Bay Village Schools, said the team and coaches are grateful for the support they have been shown by surrounding teams and communities.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 May 2025

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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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