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
Jeff Bewkes, former CEO of Time Warner, which owned a controlling stake in Time Warner Cable until shedding it in advance of Charter’s 2014 takeover, saluted Collins in a statement shared by the late exec’s family.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
An honor guard saluted, marking the arrival of an honorary procession of city police, fire and public works fleet vehicles.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In keeping with tradition, scores of CFD personnel and other first responders soon lined the streets and saluted as Altman’s remains were transported from Stroger Hospital to the Cook County medical examiner’s office a few blocks away.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
An honor guard saluted, marking the arrival of an honorary procession of city police, fire and public works fleet vehicles.
—Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In keeping with tradition, scores of CFD personnel and other first responders soon lined the streets and saluted as Altman’s remains were transported from Stroger Hospital to the Cook County medical examiner’s office a few blocks away.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluted
Verb
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His appearance was a surprise even to his colleagues, who stood up and applauded enthusiastically as the audience whooped and hollered.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Alan Milstein, who led the antitrust litigation of former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett against the NFL’s eligibility rule, applauded the investigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For White Ribbon Day in 2024, Bournemouth were praised for their video campaign, which showed the journeys of a man and a woman home from the Vitality Stadium after dark.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Hall praised the department’s efforts this year under the leadership of Wayne Jones, who became the city’s first Black police chief in 2023.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Advocates for 9/11 survivors hailed Hoylman-Sigal’s request.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Saluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluted. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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