1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the man was glad to see his old college buddies again, after so long an absence
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2
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I am glad to do the work if it will help the cause
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as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits
doctors brought glad tidings to the reporters awaiting news of the queen's condition
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as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
she was glad of the offer of a ride home
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
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Recent Examples of glad
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
My waiter was always glad to bring one, conveniently in a bag, to nibble on for the rest of the day.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Conservative residents were glad to hear Trump talking about their community.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
This meeting is also going to be a celebration of the life of Chock’s mother, Jill, which Chock is very glad Joan will be able to participate in.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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But a person feeling glad to eat good food hardly seems probative of a magical manifestation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
My waiter was always glad to bring one, conveniently in a bag, to nibble on for the rest of the day.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Conservative residents were glad to hear Trump talking about their community.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
This meeting is also going to be a celebration of the life of Chock’s mother, Jill, which Chock is very glad Joan will be able to participate in.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad
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Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
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Despite not initially recognizing them, Oakley soon grew delighted and jumped all over them.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Scrap was cheap, even free, because few people were willing to pay for it.Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Yet even that leverage would likely prove insufficient in the face of a Trump administration willing to tank North American integration.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 30 Nov. 2024
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The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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Travelers already at their holiday destinations have much to be thankful for as a Thanksgiving Day storm dumps snow and rain on the East Coast, creating travel woes for thousands still on their journeys.Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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Aurora chasers have another reason to be thankful this Thursday, as a solar storm is forecast to reach Earth and produce some colorful northern lights in the northern hemisphere.Eric Lagatta, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Nov. 2024
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Modern life is full of stressors of all kinds: paying bills, pleasing difficult bosses, getting along with frenemies, caring for children or aging parents (or both).Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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Instead, travel plans and chances to explore avenues in medicine, the law and higher education will please you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK published 20 November 2024 Vladimir Putin has signalled that Russia is ready to start a nuclear war after Ukraine fired Western weapons at Russia for the first time.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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The website noted that move-in ready homes are priced at up to 100,000 euros while some homes in need of updates are being sold for a single euro.Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The wider the dynamic range, the more information the webcam can capture in the brightest highlights and darkest shadows in a single shot.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Clear conditions are best to take a peek at the bright lights.Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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During Wednesday’s season-opening victory, Dawson Garcia provided many reasons for Gophers men’s basketball fans to be grateful the 6-foot-11 forward wears maroon and gold.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Three feet past the finish line, the runner bent at the waist, hands on her knees, exhausted but grateful to be finished.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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