as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of saluted
Foligno held his stick in the air and waved to the cheering crowd after he was saluted with a tribute video during a timeout in the opening period.
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CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Billy Crystal and a stage filled with alums from Reiner’s beloved films saluted the actor, producer and director.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Official and community members alike saluted the work of the security guards and teachers in preventing a bigger tragedy.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
However, in their following two matches before being eliminated, the team sang and saluted during Iran’s anthem.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Players later sang and saluted during the anthem before their remaining two matches.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The team hasn’t clarified, but the players sang the anthem and saluted during the anthem ahead of their 4-0 loss to Australia last Thursday and a 2-0 loss to the Philippines yesterday.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Players later sang and saluted during the anthem before their remaining two matches.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The players sang the anthem and saluted in later matches.
—Swati Pandey, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Billy Crystal and a stage filled with alums from Reiner’s beloved films saluted the actor, producer and director.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Official and community members alike saluted the work of the security guards and teachers in preventing a bigger tragedy.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
However, in their following two matches before being eliminated, the team sang and saluted during Iran’s anthem.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Players later sang and saluted during the anthem before their remaining two matches.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The team hasn’t clarified, but the players sang the anthem and saluted during the anthem ahead of their 4-0 loss to Australia last Thursday and a 2-0 loss to the Philippines yesterday.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Players later sang and saluted during the anthem before their remaining two matches.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
The players sang the anthem and saluted in later matches.
—Swati Pandey, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluted
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Jordi Evolé, the Spanish journalist, made an experiment in 2008, of attending a left-wing meeting and reading out a speech and everybody applauded.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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In a statement, Compass applauded the changes to Zillow’s rules.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
18 Mar. 2026
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Peppa Pig’s latest season features a storyline about George’s deaf diagnosis and new hearing aid, a move praised by parents and advocates alike.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
16 Mar. 2026
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Raskin praised Huffman for speaking out for the separation of church and state while showing respect for all religions and without attacking people for their faith.—
Alexei Koseff,
San Francisco Chronicle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Other barbecue joints mentioned hailed from Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Texas.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bob Iger has been hailed as among the greatest CEOs of his generation.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Saluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluted. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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