Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-ups
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Fazio’s campaign has been boosted by key endorsements from Senate Republican leader Stephen Harding of Brookfield and House Republican leader Vincent Candelora of North Branford, the two highest-ranking Republicans in the state.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Stein may make more Democratic primary endorsements Stein did not rule out making more endorsements in legislative races.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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But by the time commissioners cast their final budget votes in September, the mayor and commission had rolled back most of the austerity measures with a mix of one-time revenues and other stopgap measures.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Republicans are also mulling a potential second tax bill that could be passed with just party line votes while confronting the possibility of a potential partial government shutdown at the end of the month.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Despite sanctions, infrastructure takedowns and public exposure, the hackers continue to evolve.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In an email included with the petition, Stuart does point to a California law barring the filing of frivolous requests for sanctions against opposing attorneys.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, several reactors have been suspended or are awaiting restart approvals.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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But Beyer Blinder Belle is working with the Landmarks Preservation Commission on approvals for the use and original design of the balconies.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
5 Jan. 2026
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Americans' primary oversight entities—rather than rooting out waste and misconduct—now are poised to be rubber stamps for whatever administration is in power.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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In countries with universal health care and stronger social supports, families may have fewer barriers to follow-up care.—
Uché Blackstock,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Among the 13 categories deemed high risk for fraud are adult companion, day and rehabilitative mental health services, individualized home supports, residential treatment services and more.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Thumbs-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-ups. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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