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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3
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
Adam Digby, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Marian coach Dan Murray knows his team survived an off shooting night but was glad the Spartans could still win against the Celtics.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
What seems certain is that both the club and player will be glad when the summer transfer window opens and AC Milan can part ways with Theo Hernández with the two parties clearly needing a fresh start.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Marian coach Dan Murray knows his team survived an off shooting night but was glad the Spartans could still win against the Celtics.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
More:Stellantis dealers glad Tavares is out, but now concern grows for the future
Contact Jamie L. LaReau: jlareau@freepress.com.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad
Adjective
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Naturally, Rory McIlroy is delighted with this new milestone in his career.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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President Trump would be delighted if the Arab plan took hold and somehow delivered true peace and prosperity.—
Frank Miele,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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Step two is to attract at least 40,000 members willing to pay £5 a month.—
Matt Slater,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Growing up in a digital-first world, many younger people appear to be desensitized to data collection and are more willing to share personal information online.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Leaders who rely too heavily on a cheerful facade risk creating a culture where pressing issues go unaddressed.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Save: La Santa Open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant offers tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican favorites in a cheerful, modern space.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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Future you—the one who’s trying to get dinner on the table for your party of nine—will be thankful.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Rubio told the minister to be thankful that the Russians are not standing on the Polish border right now.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Of course, an on-demand activation sets the stars into motion whenever the owner pleases.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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Keep your eyes open, then look for ways to boost your income or shop for something that pleases you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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For those who aren’t ready to make that jump, Jordan says disconnecting tech from childrens’ bedrooms is a good place to start.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Four months later, the factory was ready to churn out Shahed one-way attack drones, one of Russia’s main munitions for bombarding Ukrainian cities.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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Here’s one that’s also extremely interesting to me based on some of our brightest experts predicting the kinds of human-computer interactions that look and seem authentic to the human user.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Being leaders at heart who pave their own path, a Sagittarius may be intrigued by the allure of retro decor's bright colors and funky designs.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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But Gay is grateful for the attention her video has received.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The captain is grateful for the personnel who stayed late, came in early and navigated the cold, rainy weather to find the missing woman.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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