as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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Recent Examples of applaud
In a joint release, House China Committee Chair John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi applauded the ruling.
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Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Several of the sheriff's opponents applauded his decision to withdraw from the position.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
As Jolie returned to her table, her seatmate Azazel Jacobs congratulated and applauded her.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Walmart leadership also once applauded its place atop the HRC’s ranking.
—Alex Harring,brandon Gomez, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
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Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Several of the sheriff's opponents applauded his decision to withdraw from the position.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 3 Dec. 2024
As Jolie returned to her table, her seatmate Azazel Jacobs congratulated and applauded her.
—Freya Drohan, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024
Walmart leadership also once applauded its place atop the HRC’s ranking.
—Alex Harring,brandon Gomez, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applaud
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Package your client feedback The exact words clients use to praise you are so valuable in your messaging.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, culture is boring and stale due to the algorithms calling the shots on what gets produced and praised—or so the critics say.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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They’re being hailed as ‘The Set-Piece Kings’ — after scoring 23 goals from corners since the start of last season.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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When Luigi Mangione was arrested in the killing of the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, he was hailed in some corners of the internet as an anti-capitalist folk hero.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jonathan Torres, public information officer for the L.A. County Fire, commended the swift and effective response of all involved, ensuring that the risks were mitigated effectively and efficiently.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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That's a great example of natural show evolution that worked and the producers deserve to be commended for it.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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During the national anthem, Trump saluted along with the service members in attendance.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Beyond the College Football Playoff or America’s Game and the pageantry and patriotism fans salute during this weekend’s Army-Navy game, betting on football is most popular during the biggest watch and wager events.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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