We all rejoiced over our friend's good luck. rejoiced over our unexpected victory on the soccer field
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Once Connor Brown deposited the puck into the empty Los Angeles net and rejoiced, the Kings milled about the ice in a dazed and confused state.—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 2 May 2025 When the washing machine replaced the washboard, people everywhere rejoiced.—Joe Salas, New Atlas, 30 Apr. 2025 The guests rejoice, drinks in hand, while puffing on cigarettes.—Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2025 Experience uplifting worship and an inspiring message as everyone comes together to rejoice in the hope of Easter.—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rejoice
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Middle English, from Anglo-French rejois-, stem of rejoier, rejoir, from re- + joir to welcome, enjoy, from Latin gaudēre to be glad — more at joy
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