as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of
I salute the idea of healthier lunch options for our students
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Recent Examples of saluted
An honor guard saluted, marking the arrival of an honorary procession of city police, fire and public works fleet vehicles.
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Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In keeping with tradition, scores of CFD personnel and other first responders soon lined the streets and saluted as Altman’s remains were transported from Stroger Hospital to the Cook County medical examiner’s office a few blocks away.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Foligno held his stick in the air and waved to the cheering crowd after he was saluted with a tribute video during a timeout in the opening period.
—CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Billy Crystal and a stage filled with alums from Reiner’s beloved films saluted the actor, producer and director.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Official and community members alike saluted the work of the security guards and teachers in preventing a bigger tragedy.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
However, in their following two matches before being eliminated, the team sang and saluted during Iran’s anthem.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The team hasn’t clarified, but the players sang the anthem and saluted during the anthem ahead of their 4-0 loss to Australia last Thursday and a 2-0 loss to the Philippines yesterday.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Valladares saluted the farmworker movement but also said the labor movement brought its own social complexities.
—Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
In keeping with tradition, scores of CFD personnel and other first responders soon lined the streets and saluted as Altman’s remains were transported from Stroger Hospital to the Cook County medical examiner’s office a few blocks away.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Foligno held his stick in the air and waved to the cheering crowd after he was saluted with a tribute video during a timeout in the opening period.
—CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Billy Crystal and a stage filled with alums from Reiner’s beloved films saluted the actor, producer and director.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026
Official and community members alike saluted the work of the security guards and teachers in preventing a bigger tragedy.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 14 Mar. 2026
However, in their following two matches before being eliminated, the team sang and saluted during Iran’s anthem.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The team hasn’t clarified, but the players sang the anthem and saluted during the anthem ahead of their 4-0 loss to Australia last Thursday and a 2-0 loss to the Philippines yesterday.
—Yarden Segev, NBC news, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluted
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Some environmental advocates applauded the move as a step in the right direction.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Antiplastic advocates applauded Thursday’s announcement.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Miles praised the defensive effort of South Carolina.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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The shoe was a hit, praised equally for its design as its comfort, and is currently available in 19 different colorways and materials, including pink or leopard ponyhair, white leather, and tan suede.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Created by Austrian programmer Peter Steinberger and released in November, the free AI agent has been hailed as a new way to supercharge productivity.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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De Moraes, who until recently was hailed as a hero by adversaries of the former president, has been under fire since January from both critics and allies of Bolsonaro over the justice’s ties to the bank, which have raised concerns over conflicts of interest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Saluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluted. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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