gladding

present participle of glad, archaic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gladding
Verb
  • Oviedo residents turned out by the hundreds for the sunny afternoon of crowd-pleasing contests and down-home edibles at tiny booths lining a grassy lot next to the Meat World parking lot.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • Grossing more than $217 million worldwide against a $30 million budget, the Wayans’ sequel delivered the exact kind of crowd-pleasing victory lap many fans hoped for.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar Choceur Dark Chocolate with Almonds Bar pairs rich dark chocolate with crunchy roasted almonds for a simple yet satisfying sweet treat.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • For the fiscal year that started Wednesday, the city of Sacramento is spending about $40 million on homelessness, which includes $30 million from the city’s general fund, satisfying the local match requirement, McCarty said.
    Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • But that's changed in recent decades as Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on the planet.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Minimum overnight temperatures are also warming faster than daytime maximums in the US.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The last two songs ended in all-out thrash conflagrations, delighting the slam-dancers at the center of the floor.
    Steve Knopper, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Start your meal with one of the mango lassis (the perfect way to cool down in the summer) before feasting on dishes like the tandoori lamb or momo, traditional Tibetan dumplings.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
  • When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Verb
  • The knockout round of 32 has been thrilling so far, and the high drama comes to Atlanta today.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • The spring 2027 menswear collections this month, in Milan and Paris, served up plenty of thrilling new styling propositions.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Gladding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gladding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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