as in enjoyed
to take pleasure in
at least we can rejoice in the fact that the worst of the housing slump is over
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rejoiced in
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
The family rejoiced in the good news.
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rejoiced (in)
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Wilson’s family, cabinet, and staff enjoyed the film, while civil rights organizations protested across the country.—
Time,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025 -
What one poll said about redistricting's political risks While the 3D Strategic Research poll found redistricting to be unpopular with Hoosier voters, other election reform efforts enjoyed wide support.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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Everyone at our Christmas dinner loved it.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Poladi knew collectors loved not only the former player and announcer, but his cards, too, because Uecker rarely signed.—
Mark Billingsley,
Sacbee.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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But there have literally been billions of people over the past two millennia who would have liked to know this.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Such breezy asides suggest a movie that’s a little too eager to be liked.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Rejoiced (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rejoiced%20%28in%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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