as in applauding
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of saluting
Why Vang doesn’t say the Pledge of Allegiance When asked about Vang’s practice of abstaining from saluting the flag, her campaign spokesperson said that her past statements on the matter speak for themselves.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Along the journey, sidewalks were lined with people waving American flags and saluting the motorcade.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, saluting Billie Jean King on completing her bachelor's degree in history at age 82!
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Other inductions included Jason Isbell showing up for Lucinda Williams, Don Henley inducting Trisha Yearwood, Jimmie Vaughan paying tribute to Buddy Guy, and Chris Isaak saluting Roy Orbison.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026
The tradition of saluting White Sox home runs continues to this day.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
As Deadline’s Ted Johnson reported in 2025, the NAB has also taken out ads saluting Carr and the FCC.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Kermit Ruffins pays tribute to Louis Armstrong By far the most exciting performance scheduled at Jazz Fest’s Economy Hall Tent features one of the Crescent City’s greatest living trumpeters saluting the most important trumpeter in New Orleans history.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Build a new Garden, with rafters for the banners saluting New York’s past champions and heroes — and with plenty of room for new ones.
—Ellis T. “skip” Prince, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
Along the journey, sidewalks were lined with people waving American flags and saluting the motorcade.
—Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
I'mPhaedra Trethan, saluting Billie Jean King on completing her bachelor's degree in history at age 82!
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Other inductions included Jason Isbell showing up for Lucinda Williams, Don Henley inducting Trisha Yearwood, Jimmie Vaughan paying tribute to Buddy Guy, and Chris Isaak saluting Roy Orbison.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026
The tradition of saluting White Sox home runs continues to this day.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
As Deadline’s Ted Johnson reported in 2025, the NAB has also taken out ads saluting Carr and the FCC.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026
Kermit Ruffins pays tribute to Louis Armstrong By far the most exciting performance scheduled at Jazz Fest’s Economy Hall Tent features one of the Crescent City’s greatest living trumpeters saluting the most important trumpeter in New Orleans history.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2026
Build a new Garden, with rafters for the banners saluting New York’s past champions and heroes — and with plenty of room for new ones.
—Ellis T. “skip” Prince, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluting
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For seven minutes after the final whistle, players and staff stood on the edge of the penalty area applauding the Liverpool supporters amassed in the Bill Shankly Kop as the Jota song remained on loop.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That is worth acknowledging and applauding.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Facebook ads vilifying or praising various measures.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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In a post on X on May 29, Shriver marked what would have been Kennedy's 109th birthday by praising the court's ruling against efforts to rename the cultural institution.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Several residents hailing from Kansas City to Buckner attended a Monday public hearing of the Jackson County Legislature to share their perspectives on whether the county should welcome or repel future data center and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) sites.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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One, a ride-hailing app called Tapsi, launched with investment from IRGC financiers.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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“Saluting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluting. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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