as in to crack up
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Everyone was cracking up, and Grandma was laughing too.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025 -
Well, private jets aren’t all they’re cracked up to be, either.—
Jonathan Margolis,
Air Mail,
12 Apr. 2025
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Video footage of the incident obtained by the outlets showed the passengers clapping and cheering when the flight finally took off for Albania.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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That’s when residents all over the city threw open their windows and climbed onto fire escapes, clapping, banging pots and pans, and shouting at full volume to salute the health care workers who were battling a novel coronavirus that had overrun the city.—
Christina Ray Stanton,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Wilshere, the staff and players took a few more, walking over to salute the travelling fans after the handshakes and hugs.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Outside, Sheinbaum climbed the stairs to the main esplanade, where an all-female delegation was waiting, then made her way to the lobby and saluted the flag.—
Stephania Taladrid,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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After Fitzgerald’s death, a wave of eulogies applauded the author, and at least a couple of them hailed his Jazz Age novel as a classic.—
Alexander Manshel,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the touchline, meanwhile, Guardiola was extremely animated, pleading with his fans to have patience and applauding Ake’s more conservative decision.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The Madrid Metro has been busy as usual this morning, and residents in the Spanish capital cheered this morning as lights came back on.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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In the video, as buildings in the neighborhood begin to light up one by one, people can be heard cheering, screaming and clapping after the worst power outage in Spain and Portugal's history brought the countries to a standstill.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Editors’ Picks How Healthy Is Tofu? Governor Newsom has hailed the measure as one that could render automobile tailpipes as obsolete as rotary phones.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The weather service said gusty winds up to 60 mph and hail the size of quarters will be possible in the strongest storms.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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With over 12,300 reviews and a 4.8-star average rating, shoppers praise the shirt’s softness, comfort, and moisture-wicking abilities.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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More recently, Brady praised Patrick and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce after the Chiefs duo surpassed Brady and Rob Gronkowski’s record for postseason touchdowns by a pair in NFL history in 2024.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Kirk’s ability to compartmentalize is the trait most lauded by Schneider.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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After Friday’s ruling, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams lauded Rosado.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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