1
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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1
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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2
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
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
Forty-five seconds of deafening cheering ensued.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Before retreating into the basilica, Leo stepped forward out of the loggia's shadow and waved to the cheering crowd below.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
During pregame warmups David Beckham and the Mas brothers walked toward the end-zone where all the most rabid fans do the flag-waving and drum-beating and raised their hands to applaud the cheering fans.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Before retreating into the basilica, Leo stepped forward out of the loggia’s shadow and waved to the cheering crowd below.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Amid the packed arenas, cheering fans, and electric energy of the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Phoenix, there’s something quieter, but arguably just as powerful, happening steps away from the court.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 5 Apr. 2026
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
With the crowd cheering, father and son embraced before Conner threw the ceremonial first pitch to his son behind the plate.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Best of the rest The rest of the first round was filled with a lot of emotions, surprises and cheering.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The women were the favorites — both in the betting odds and in terms of the fans cheering.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Fans cheering a Spurs victory by going honking down Commerce Street will face Fiesta crowds.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Apr. 2026
With the greatest opening day crowd in the history of Atlanta and the Southern league cheering in a mad, thunderous crescendo, the Atlanta Crackers reached something approaching an apogee of playing perfection yesterday to turn back the Knoxville Smokies, 9 to 0.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Both passersby and students at the Oakland School for the Arts across the street have been cheering her on during the process.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
There are the celebratory images from mission control, in which nearly every scientist cheering and smiling is a woman.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Forty-five seconds of deafening cheering ensued.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Before retreating into the basilica, Leo stepped forward out of the loggia's shadow and waved to the cheering crowd below.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
During pregame warmups David Beckham and the Mas brothers walked toward the end-zone where all the most rabid fans do the flag-waving and drum-beating and raised their hands to applaud the cheering fans.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Before retreating into the basilica, Leo stepped forward out of the loggia’s shadow and waved to the cheering crowd below.
—Colleen Barry, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Amid the packed arenas, cheering fans, and electric energy of the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Phoenix, there’s something quieter, but arguably just as powerful, happening steps away from the court.
—Ciara Lucas, SELF, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
Unlike city marathons filled with energetic spectators cheering runners on, Antarctica offered only silence and the constant battle to keep moving forward on unstable terrain.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
With the crowd cheering, father and son embraced before Conner threw the ceremonial first pitch to his son behind the plate.
—J.d. Miles, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Best of the rest The rest of the first round was filled with a lot of emotions, surprises and cheering.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The women were the favorites — both in the betting odds and in terms of the fans cheering.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Fans cheering a Spurs victory by going honking down Commerce Street will face Fiesta crowds.
—Melissa Renteria, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Apr. 2026
With the greatest opening day crowd in the history of Atlanta and the Southern league cheering in a mad, thunderous crescendo, the Atlanta Crackers reached something approaching an apogee of playing perfection yesterday to turn back the Knoxville Smokies, 9 to 0.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Both passersby and students at the Oakland School for the Arts across the street have been cheering her on during the process.
—Jane Tyska, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
There are the celebratory images from mission control, in which nearly every scientist cheering and smiling is a woman.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheering
Adjective
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Angels fans who had regained some faith in Yusei Kikuchi after last weekend’s encouraging start could only watch with frustration as all of that was wiped away in one disturbing inning.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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The research is not conclusive on the use of GLP-1 and Alzheimer’s, but some preliminary data is encouraging.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In recent years, Grohl has been in the news for less cheerful reasons.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
25 Apr. 2026
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Just take a look at how this fence mural by Sarah Murphy adds a cheerful pop of color to this outdoor space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Those cheers — for the opposing team in Atlanta — grew even louder 30 seconds later, when Karl-Anthony Towns briefly checked out of the game, met by a standing ovation from Knicks fans scattered across the arena.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The next time Monday came up to bat, the crowd gave him a standing ovation.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The audience responded by applauding.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And the event went off without a security hitch, which was likely reassuring to members of Congress shaken by Saturday night's press dinner incident.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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That may sound reassuring at first.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Save your hammam for the evening and head straight to bed afterwards for the most comforting results.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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There is something comforting, to me, about this churn of champions and challengers.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After being bossed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs in the Champions League quarter-final, Slot insisted the future remained bright at Liverpool.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have documented that increasingly brighter nights are altering animal behavior, reproduction cycles and survival.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In their applause and standing ovations, Democrats were clearly more supportive than many Republicans of King Charles' remarks stressing the importance of the NATO alliance and protecting the environment.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Kim Kardashian recovered from being booed for about 15 seconds upon taking the podium to receiving big laughs and applause for some of her quips.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Cheering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cheering. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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