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Recent Examples of thumbs-up
The screenshot indicates the representative gave Davis’ response a thumbs-up.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The thumbs-up sign Ru gave her on the runway was really funny.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The opening image on Cornyn’s website is a photo of the two men together, both of them giving a thumbs-up.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The two men posed, grinning and giving a thumbs-up, for a photo that was posted to Graham’s X account.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The thumbs-up sign Ru gave her on the runway was really funny.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
The opening image on Cornyn’s website is a photo of the two men together, both of them giving a thumbs-up.
—Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
The two men posed, grinning and giving a thumbs-up, for a photo that was posted to Graham’s X account.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-up
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The offer will be available exclusively in Dairy Queen's app for rewards members and is a nod to the fast-food chain's motion of flipping Blizzard Treats upside down, and also the physical flips that the Savannah Bananas do while playing banana ball, according to the release.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Plummer had a terrific debut after getting the quarterback nod over Dorian Thompson-Robinson.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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The approval of her parole came the next morning, while Estrada Juarez was still wrapped in a blanket.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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The decline has accelerated sharply in recent weeks, with net approval dropping roughly 5 points over a short span.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The resolution was led by Ghana and received 123 votes in support and 3 against.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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An Egyptian official involved in the mediation efforts said the proposal also includes restrictions on Iran's support for armed groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Find The Star editorial board recommendations and endorsements in key races here.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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There wasn’t going to be much extra in name, image and likeness endorsement money, either — at least, not to the level that SEC schools were offering.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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After a lawsuit accused the college’s board of trustees of violating Florida’s public transparency laws, the school took a new vote in December — clearing the way for the state to transfer the land.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Baseball Writers’ Association of America ultimately acknowledged the gap, as Judge took home 17 first-place MVP votes, his second consecutive MVP, and the third of his career.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The world will hit an oil cliff in mid-April, in Papic’s estimation, because supplies from the strategic petroleum reserve as well as Russian and Iranian oil exempted from sanctions will run out.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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In previous rounds of talks with the US, Iran pushed for sanctions relief and recognition of its right to peaceful nuclear technology but not control over the Strait of Hormuz.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Authorized in 2023 through two acts of Congress, the memorial will commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment and the generations of women who battled for the right to vote.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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The tentative agreement will go to the union’s members for a ratification vote before it can be finalized.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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His attorneys portrayed his accusers as Hollywood wannabes and hangers-on who willingly hooked up with him to court opportunity, then recast the encounters as crimes years later to collect settlement funds and #MeToo approbation.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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“Thumbs-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-up. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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