cheers 1 of 2

verb

Definition of cheersnext
present tense third-person singular of cheer
1
as in applauds
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 reassures
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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cheers

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noun

plural of cheer
1
as in consolations
a feeling of ease from grief or trouble the visiting general had some words of cheer for each of the hospital's recuperating soldiers

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2
as in spirits
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion be of good cheer in this Christmas season

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3
as in ovations
enthusiastic and usually public expression of approval all three movies in the series received cheers from fans of the novels

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Recent Examples of cheers
Verb
Kyle Mulholland, the bartender, rings the bar’s bell, and the lights flicker as everyone cheers again and goes to close out their tabs. — Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 4 June 2026 In the video, shared on Kennedy's personal X account Tuesday, the health secretary is seen wrangling the snakes with his bare hands, holding the creatures up to the camera as his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, cheers him on in the background. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 27 May 2026 Finally, Kim masters the steps and takes to the stage with confidence, as her family cheers her on! — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 The crowd cheers back enthusiastically in response. — Annie Harrigan, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2026 The oldest students get the chance to search for the afikomen, while the rest of the crowd cheers them on. — Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 Ten years later, while their daughter cheers from a distance at Oregon State, the couple remain loyal to the Bruins and are a staple of Section 103 at Pauley Pavilion as season-ticket holders. — Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2026 As a mother, Renee poured herself into love, the kind of love that shows up every day, that sacrifices quietly, that cheers loudly, that believes deeply. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026 The lesson from that high school bench was not just about discipline and discernment, but also about choosing the long game, even when the crowd cheers for immediate rewards. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Those boos gave way to cheers when the Red Sox played a 90-second tribute video after the bottom of the first. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 The boos were more scattered and barely audible amidst the applause and cheers, which grew louder when the ballpark’s video boards showed the 2018 champ smiling, clapping, and waving from the visitors’ dugout. — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The announcement was met with cheers and applause from the audience. — Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 Their remarks earned cheers and applause, which delighted Demos. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 His attempt to dust it off lasted about five seconds, enough to earn another round of cheers. — Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 18 Aug. 2026 Doucette then returned to the stage with a glass of something for a cheers. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026 When the teams were read over the speakers before kick-off, Emery and Madjo received the loudest cheers. — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Wrapped in a blue blanket, the young woman was carried to a waiting ambulance as firefighters embraced and onlookers erupted in cheers. — Astrid Suarez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cheers
  1. applauds
  2. reassures
  3. consolations
  4. spirits
  5. ovations
  6. praises
  7. assures
  8. encouragements
Verb
  • Earlier this week, former GOP Senator Jeff Flake, of Arizona, endorsed Ossoff saying despite their policy differences, Flake applauds Ossoff's character and his commitment to doing the job.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Jasmin Camacho, an evolutionary biologist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, applauds the python work as another way of looking in unexpected places for potential drugs and cures.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026
Definition of applauds
Verb
  • Nutrafol’s landing page reassures users the supplement can be taken alongside GLP-1 medication, focusing on hormonal changes, nutrient intake and metabolism as root causes of thinning.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the city reassures the public that each future phase of the project requires a public notice, a formal review and environmental evaluation.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of reassures
Noun
  • Alejo listens carefully, occasionally offering a tissue or murmuring consolations.
    — Megan Greenwell, Bloomberg, 9 June 2026
  • If those with the strongest case to make against injustice could refuse the psychic consolations of victimhood, then there is something especially unbecoming in white Americans learning to speak the language of racial grievance.
    — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Definition of consolations
Noun
  • The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Drinkwitz has said Hardy is in good spirits throughout his recovery, even having his son accompany him to rehab.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • Jalen Brunson was on center stage in New York again Wednesday, this time for a trio of ovations at the 2026 ESPY Awards.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 16 July 2026
  • The first responders received two separate standing ovations as Higgins detailed their efforts and the significance of their work in giving people hope.
    — Ella Moore July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of ovations
Verb
  • Nashville praises the family, but how exactly that baby gets there…well, you’re not supposed to talk about that.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of praises
Verb
  • In the face of pushback — including activists who cover up or disable the cameras — Flock assures the public that its products should only be used with strict privacy and accountability measures.
    — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That assures the Yankees of his services for the 2027 season.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of assures
Noun
  • Many folks send encouragements toward OP mom and her son, while others put heat on the other parents for sexualizing their kids’ friendship.
    — DeVonne Goode, Parents, 26 July 2026
  • All through the park, competitors and onlookers hit vapes and shout tips and encouragements into trees.
    — Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of encouragements

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