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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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There were small cheers from those in the know as the rocket past the moment of maximum danger - one minute and 10 seconds into the launch.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

There were fireworks, there was a flyover, there was Will Ferrell screaming and Keith Williams Jr. crooning and four months of cheers unleashed by fans wearing championship belts and howling grins.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Outside the courtroom the hugs and cheers continued with the family thanking the police and prosecutors who brought McCullagh to justice.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Afterward, Jordan jumped the track’s safety barrier to greet Reddick and his team with some hard high fives and enthusiastic cheers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

House Hyacinth got the loudest cheers yet, and the awful truth truly sank in.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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