REJOICED (IN) Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

past tense of rejoice (in)

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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phrase

past tense of rejoice in

as in owned

to keep, control, or experience as one's own The family rejoiced in the good news.

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Ahmed also offers a glimpse into just how entangled the Biden White House was with lobbyists and donors who wanted to ensure that Israel enjoyed a free hand.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
The manuscript Wayne read to us that night chronicled his involvement with Gloria Swanson, the towering star of Hollywood’s Golden Age who enjoyed latter-day acclaim in 1950 playing a delusional has-been in Sunset Boulevard.

— Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of enjoyed

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Finally, with some urging from the people who loved him, Wayne turned his attention from editing to writing.

— Mike Hogan, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
And how could a young man so passionate about helping others, who loved his family so deeply, do something that would hurt so profoundly and permanently?

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

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This is a sad development for Sweet Magnolias fans who would’ve liked a proper conclusion via a final season, with an Annie and Ty reconciliation probably at the top of their wishlist.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
That’s cool that people (liked it), but that’s bad ball security.

— Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

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