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Synonyms

cheers

British  
/ tʃɪəz /

  1. a drinking toast

  2. goodbye! cheerio!

  3. thanks!

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Example Sentences

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Gasps turned to cheers as his safety brake snapped into place, halting the fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

On Friday, he strode into the Mar-a-Lago ballroom to cheers of “U.S.A.” from local Republicans gathered for a $1,200 per-person fundraising gala.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

After the court session rose, there were also cheers from the public gallery for the detectives and police who worked to bring McCullagh to justice.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

She was withdrawn to a standing ovation in the second half and there were sarcastic cheers as the stadium announcer teased the player of the match.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

So Roosevelt responded by leading everyone in three cheers for Brazil, and then for Rondon, and Lyra, and the doctor, and finally the camaradas.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

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