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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 cheered
In the press box, members of the Ecuadorian media cheered.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
As Norton and Pitt cheered them on, the USMNT ultimately lost 3-2 to Turkey following a last-minute goal from Kaan Ayhan.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Families Fighting Flu, an advocacy organization, cheered any change to increase vaccinations.
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Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Her family proudly captured the moment at graduation the next week, as her classmates laughed and cheered along, based on footage shared with the AJC.
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Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Leaders with the Democratic Socialists of America cheered the results Tuesday, calling the victories of Valdez and Avila Chevalier a clear sign of increasing voter appetite in the movement.
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Elena Moore,
NPR,
24 June 2026
As Brazil scored its first goal, fans in line groaned and cheered from beyond the barrier.
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Delia Sauer,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Families Fighting Flu, an advocacy organization, cheered any change to increase vaccinations.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Cab Calloway’s Cotton Club Orchestra was playing a gig for a white audience that night, and the crowd cheered when the news came.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
As Norton and Pitt cheered them on, the USMNT ultimately lost 3-2 to Turkey following a last-minute goal from Kaan Ayhan.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Families Fighting Flu, an advocacy organization, cheered any change to increase vaccinations.
—
Konstantin Toropin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
Her family proudly captured the moment at graduation the next week, as her classmates laughed and cheered along, based on footage shared with the AJC.
—
Emma Hurt,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Leaders with the Democratic Socialists of America cheered the results Tuesday, calling the victories of Valdez and Avila Chevalier a clear sign of increasing voter appetite in the movement.
—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
24 June 2026
As Brazil scored its first goal, fans in line groaned and cheered from beyond the barrier.
—
Delia Sauer,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Families Fighting Flu, an advocacy organization, cheered any change to increase vaccinations.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Cab Calloway’s Cotton Club Orchestra was playing a gig for a white audience that night, and the crowd cheered when the news came.
—
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheered
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.
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That reassured them that the benefits could outweigh the costs, even for much bigger graphs.
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Duell said people should be reassured about safety.
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The coalition of groups associated with the lawsuit praised the ruling.
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Cue also praised Apple’s studio chiefs, Jamie Erlicht and Zack Van Amburg.
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Glen Lee, the district’s chief financial officer, warned the lawmakers about taking money from the emergency fund, but Mendelson assured Lee that the fund balance will not be significantly depleted and will remain above $2 billion.
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But he was greeted by clinicians who assured him that there are now medications that can reduce an individual's viral load to undetectable levels.
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Liberal groups and many voting rights experts also hailed the ruling as a win for voters.
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The first season of Beef wasn’t just critically acclaimed; it was widely hailed as an avatar of post-pandemic rage.
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Of course, investors may be comforted by Micron’s relatively cheap valuation.
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Libraries open opportunities to get excited and relax, discover and reminisce, be challenged and comforted.
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The Angels then saluted Ward, a member of the major league team for eight seasons, with a tribute video in the middle of the first inning.
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Industry heavyweights also saluted the executive.
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Oil prices fell to their lowest level since the US-Israel war with Iran, as growing signs of a tentative return to normality through the Strait of Hormuz soothed markets.
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How to handle it A lot of Virgo’s crankiness can be soothed with helping them get organized and practice self-compassion.
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“Cheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheered. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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