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
Heidenreich put on a Steelers cap and saluted.
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Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Jeff Bewkes, former CEO of Time Warner, which owned a controlling stake in Time Warner Cable until shedding it in advance of Charter’s 2014 takeover, saluted Collins in a statement shared by the late exec’s family.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
An honor guard saluted, marking the arrival of an honorary procession of city police, fire and public works fleet vehicles.
—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
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Jeff Bewkes, former CEO of Time Warner, which owned a controlling stake in Time Warner Cable until shedding it in advance of Charter’s 2014 takeover, saluted Collins in a statement shared by the late exec’s family.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2026
An honor guard saluted, marking the arrival of an honorary procession of city police, fire and public works fleet vehicles.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for saluted
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Was any draft decision of this team’s past quarter-century applauded more than Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert?—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The audience laughed and applauded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In his post-match press conference, Arteta praised the courage of his players to play short, even after the Emirates crowd weren’t pleased with how that first move failed.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The outlet praised a few heartier combinations, such as the Steakhouse Salad Stuffer, but argued against the value.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Yet if Charlie Baker walked into that convention hall on Saturday, he no doubt would be hailed as a hero.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both leaders hailed the agreement as an example for other EU partners to follow and boost the 27-member bloc’s competitiveness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Saluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/saluted. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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