as in to praise
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I applaud your decision to take that advanced course
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President Joe Biden has applauded the deaths of both Sinwar and Nasrallah.
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Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
In South Korea’s parliament, multiple government hearings were paused as lawmakers cheered and applauded Han’s award.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
The crowd of Trump supporters booed loudly at the question and applauded Vance's response.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
At least nine states have implemented legislation restricting DEI in education: Alabama, Florida, Idaho, lowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.
Supporters of anti-DEI legislation, like Creighton, have applauded the changes made by SB 17.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2024
In South Korea’s parliament, multiple government hearings were paused as lawmakers cheered and applauded Han’s award.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
The crowd of Trump supporters booed loudly at the question and applauded Vance's response.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 9 Oct. 2024
At least nine states have implemented legislation restricting DEI in education: Alabama, Florida, Idaho, lowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Utah.
Supporters of anti-DEI legislation, like Creighton, have applauded the changes made by SB 17.
—Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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After the game, Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith praised Austin III’s work ethic and ability to remain ready.Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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At the awards ceremony, according to a clip Sanchez shared on Instagram, Sanchez praised Longoria as a superhero, and Longoria spoke in a very inspiring way about the value of supporting Latinas, saying that investing in women leads to stronger families, communities and, ultimately, nations.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Remembering the 11 victims In her statement Sunday, Harris mourned the lives that were taken that day and also hailed the resiliency and enduring strength of Pittsburgh's Jewish community.Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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The 15 Earthshot Prize finalists hail from six continents, with France, Ghana, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Nepal all having teams in contention for the first time.Kathy Rose OBrien, CNN, 26 Oct. 2024
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Her quick thinking in the face of the surprise scenario landed the kudos of fans on social media, who commended Swift's seamless transition despite the malfunction.Chris Barilla, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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On Thursday, Bruce Springsteen performed at a Harris rally in Atlanta and will appear in Philadelphia on Monday. Between songs at his Atlanta appearance, Springsteen commended Harris and her vision for America’s future while decrying Donald Trump.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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Another man, wearing a black suit, stopped to salute Biden after casting his ballot.Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Oct. 2024
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Following its latest collab with the GOAT in tennis, Nike salutes the women in the basketball game with its newest Jordan shoe lineup designed for current — and future — WNBA superstars.Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Applaud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applaud. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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