Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-ups
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His list of 53 endorsements on social media Sunday boosted first-time hopefuls and sitting governors such as Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR), but Earle-Sears’s name was missing.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025 -
New York allows candidates' names to appear on multiple ballot lines to reflect various party endorsements, which is often used as a way to give support for parties or causes outside of the traditional two-party system.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pennsylvania election data shows that in the 2024 presidential election, Republicans accounted for 34% of the total votes by mail, up from 23% in the 2020 race.—
Will McDuffie,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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And those tax credits’ fate is going to weigh heavily on their votes to reopen it.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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Wi Sung-lac revealed no immediate progress on the lingering sanctions over THAAD, and sidestepped giving a direct answer on the submarine issue.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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China is boosting Iran in rebuilding its missile program, despite Western sanctions, according to a new report by CNN citing European intelligence sources.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The deal, which has been approved by each company's board of directors, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 2025
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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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There are very few supports for parents from the government, and many families are isolated from extended relations and communities that might be able to offer a helping hand.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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One such community violence intervention in Chicago, called Create Real Economic Destiny, uses community organizations to identify the individuals most at risk of being involved in violent crime and recruit them to receive supports such as mental health care, mentorship, education and job training.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Thumbs-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-ups. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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