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as in praising
to declare enthusiastic approval of
the critics have lauded the best-selling author's newest novel
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as in celebrating
to proclaim the glory of
the nation's people were expected to laud the dictator at every opportunity
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Recent Examples of lauding
Or lauding his attainment of the nation’s highest office without much schooling at all?
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Huerta, who turned 96 in April, spoke during Saturday’s ceremony and called for an end to homophobia and violence against women while lauding gains made by farmworkers through organizing.
—Jeff Horseman, Daily News, 17 May 2026
The Mets mostly couldn’t believe Holmes had stayed in the game to face seven more hitters after being hit, lauding him for his toughness.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Heading into the legislative session this January, Democratic lawmakers were lauding a new tax credit that cut child poverty by more than a third, and worrying about its future amid a sour budget outlook.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Many of Kiser's fans left supportive comments on her TikTok, lauding her for her strength and cheering her on for helping to bring awareness to an important issue.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Officials with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are lauding a new report that shows the state is making progress on reaching its climate goals.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Many fans on social media are lauding his accomplishment of dragging a bloated corpse of a roster to a 3-0 series lead at 41 years of age without Austin Reaves or Luka Doncic in the fold.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah issued a statement Friday lauding its attacks on Israel during the war, claiming thousands of strikes on Israeli positions and settlements in retaliation for Israel's attacks on Lebanese territory.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Huerta, who turned 96 in April, spoke during Saturday’s ceremony and called for an end to homophobia and violence against women while lauding gains made by farmworkers through organizing.
—Jeff Horseman, Daily News, 17 May 2026
The Mets mostly couldn’t believe Holmes had stayed in the game to face seven more hitters after being hit, lauding him for his toughness.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Heading into the legislative session this January, Democratic lawmakers were lauding a new tax credit that cut child poverty by more than a third, and worrying about its future amid a sour budget outlook.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Many of Kiser's fans left supportive comments on her TikTok, lauding her for her strength and cheering her on for helping to bring awareness to an important issue.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Officials with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection are lauding a new report that shows the state is making progress on reaching its climate goals.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
Many fans on social media are lauding his accomplishment of dragging a bloated corpse of a roster to a 3-0 series lead at 41 years of age without Austin Reaves or Luka Doncic in the fold.
—Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah issued a statement Friday lauding its attacks on Israel during the war, claiming thousands of strikes on Israeli positions and settlements in retaliation for Israel's attacks on Lebanese territory.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lauding
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Facebook ads vilifying or praising various measures.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In a post on X on May 29, Shriver marked what would have been Kennedy's 109th birthday by praising the court's ruling against efforts to rename the cultural institution.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Also on the docket are a host of more evergreen releases, from the first wide release of the fabled Air Foamposite One Tianjin to several Air Jordans and a blind box release celebrating the 30th anniversary of Kobe Bryant being drafted into the NBA.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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Fans began celebrating in Paris after the final whistle on Saturday night in Budapest, Hungary, where Paris Saint-Germain was crowned Champions League winners after beating Arsenal in a dramatic penalty shootout.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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For seven minutes after the final whistle, players and staff stood on the edge of the penalty area applauding the Liverpool supporters amassed in the Bill Shankly Kop as the Jota song remained on loop.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That is worth acknowledging and applauding.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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This phenomenon is formally known as the photic sneeze reflex, or as an Autosomal Cholinergic Helio-Ophthalmologic Outburst — unofficially blessing it with the spectacular acronym ACHOO syndrome.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Trump re-posted an image depicting Jesus blessing him, whcich was first posted by a right-wing Republican candidate for a Boston congressional seat.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Several residents hailing from Kansas City to Buckner attended a Monday public hearing of the Jackson County Legislature to share their perspectives on whether the county should welcome or repel future data center and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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One, a ride-hailing app called Tapsi, launched with investment from IRGC financiers.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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“Lauding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lauding. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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