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as in encouraging
making one feel good inside
the cheering sight of a child being reunited with a pet that had been lost
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2
as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits
cheering words from the doctor that the worst of the treatment was over
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as in ovation
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval
a raucous cheering welcomed the newlyweds
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as in applauding
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 reassuring
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 cheering
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
The whole theater at TIFF erupted into cheering at that moment.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
After a moment of silence was observed, Wilson's name was read, prompting supportive cheering and applause from the audience.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
But after about five minutes of cheering and clapping, Almodóvar didn’t know what to do.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Streets filled with cheering fans.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 10 May 2026
And no cheering from the Dallas fans.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Monster Jam is known for its loud, high-energy atmosphere, where cheering is encouraged and every moment is designed to keep the crowd on its feet.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Migos rapper shared a video of himself being rolled onstage in a wheelchair before standing up triumphantly in front of the cheering audience.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Hobson played football at Alabama-Birmingham and grew up cheering for the Crimson Tide in his home state.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Haitian residents attended the game waving flags and cheering.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The 76-year-old billionaire populist, who was a dominant force in Thai politics for more than two decades, was released from a Bangkok prison last month to cheering crowds.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The New York Knicks’ president, a stout, taciturn man, surly about the mouth, who spurns engagement with the media but whose competence no contemporary Knicks follower can gainsay, stands in a crowd, surrounded by cheering fans.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
By the end of Alba’s rendition, the entire team was hollering and cheering and urging Messi to go next.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Patrick and his son even made the big screen at the game, and Patrick used the opportunity to hype up the crowd by cheering and shouting in delight alongside his boy.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
SpaceX has been blowing up Starship rockets left and right, and the space nerds seem to be cheering them on.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Noun
But the home side’s chanting and cheering were quickly muted in the 50th minute when Sarasota midfielder Chandler O’Dwyer curled a shot from 20 yards out into the top right corner of Boise’s net.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
The whole theater at TIFF erupted into cheering at that moment.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
After a moment of silence was observed, Wilson's name was read, prompting supportive cheering and applause from the audience.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
But after about five minutes of cheering and clapping, Almodóvar didn’t know what to do.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Streets filled with cheering fans.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 10 May 2026
And no cheering from the Dallas fans.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
Monster Jam is known for its loud, high-energy atmosphere, where cheering is encouraged and every moment is designed to keep the crowd on its feet.
—Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The Migos rapper shared a video of himself being rolled onstage in a wheelchair before standing up triumphantly in front of the cheering audience.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Yet there Knicks fans were, in droves, cheering their team on in their first NBA Finals appearance in a quarter-century.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
Hobson played football at Alabama-Birmingham and grew up cheering for the Crimson Tide in his home state.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
Haitian residents attended the game waving flags and cheering.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
The 76-year-old billionaire populist, who was a dominant force in Thai politics for more than two decades, was released from a Bangkok prison last month to cheering crowds.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The New York Knicks’ president, a stout, taciturn man, surly about the mouth, who spurns engagement with the media but whose competence no contemporary Knicks follower can gainsay, stands in a crowd, surrounded by cheering fans.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
By the end of Alba’s rendition, the entire team was hollering and cheering and urging Messi to go next.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Patrick and his son even made the big screen at the game, and Patrick used the opportunity to hype up the crowd by cheering and shouting in delight alongside his boy.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
SpaceX has been blowing up Starship rockets left and right, and the space nerds seem to be cheering them on.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
Adjective
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For the Class of 2026, that’s an encouraging message.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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But the run-up under splash hire coach Mauricio Pochettino has been less than encouraging, though a recent 3-2 friendly win over a stout Senegal squad was a positive.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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This tropical mini dress has the cheerful, vacation-ready energy of pricier resort brands without the sticker shock.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Tracks from bands like The Vaselines and Beat Happening add to the cheerful freneticism.—
Colin Wrenn,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The film is currently at a hefty 27% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer, which, for a Scary Movie film, is arguably the equivalent of a Cannes standing ovation.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Deadline and other entertainment outlets routinely publish minute-by-minute accounts of film festival standing ovations.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 June 2026
Verb
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For seven minutes after the final whistle, players and staff stood on the edge of the penalty area applauding the Liverpool supporters amassed in the Bill Shankly Kop as the Jota song remained on loop.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That is worth acknowledging and applauding.—
Jonathan Greenblatt,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Sora 2, OpenAI’s problematic generative video platform, was abandoned last December, reassuring many copyright holders.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Starbucks recently posted stronger-than expected quarterly earnings, reassuring investors who have been closely watching traffic trends, pricing and operational improvements under the new leadership team.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Bereaved individuals have often told me that hearing other people’s memories of the person who died can be deeply comforting.—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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The show's plot revolves around tropes that are intentionally comforting and formulaic—fake dating, jock meets girl next door, and opposites attract—and evidently, the styling follows suit.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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In braids and a bright yellow fishing bib, with her dog Claude at her side and a witty interjection always on the tip of her tongue, Maude climbs onto her trusty little boat and sets a course for the open sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Durable enough to handle the elements, this waterproof light features a comfortable elastic strap and a bright, adjustable beam that improves visibility while keeping both hands free for unloading luggage, handling car repairs, or setting up camp in the dark.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Democrats in the chamber erupted in applause after passage.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The winner, Jennifer, an Ohio native, was determined by crowd applause and the judges' scores.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Cheering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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