1
as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
critics and fans alike have cheered the latest addition to the author's series of fantasy novels
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as in reassured
to ease the grief or distress of
let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
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Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.—
Derek Mitchell,
NPR,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Meanwhile Clarksville was applauded for its offerings for tourists and locals alike while making room for new businesses like hotels and restaurants.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
23 Dec. 2024
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Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser has assured fans (and some lawyers, probably) that jokes about the legal battle between Lively and Baldoni are strictly off the table.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2025
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No further information has been released, though police assured the public there was no danger to the community.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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An 8-year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after saving the life of his choking friend in the elementary school cafeteria.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Critics have hailed her performance in the film as one of the best of her career.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Beating this mentality truly lies in the entrepreneur’s mindset and can be soothed by a few critical steps.—
Sean Gould,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Although both involve shedding, dryness occurs when there’s a lack of moisture and usually can be soothed with hydrating products.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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