as in to crack up
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While the clip left viewers cracking up, many weren't surprised about this cat's late-night shenanigans.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025 -
And then now imagine the pothole gets a little bit bigger and a little bit deeper and the road's a little bit more cracked up.—
Dana Taylor,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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In one video, another husband, who happens to be a drummer according to the video’s text, finds the beat quickly and even has help from his son, who claps along in rhythm.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Why isn’t this movie about her and her hot girlfriend? Love the shot of Gracie clapping approvingly.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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During a commercial break, the Best Actor nominee saluted the strength of the Hollywood community and encouraged his fellow attendees to get out of their seats for an impromptu dance party.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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And when winning picture, Baker saluted the importance of independent film as the rest of the team still seemed stung with disbelief.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
2 Mar. 2025
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This is the other cost-cutting tip – there were only two – that consumers applauded, on balance, in the Wells Fargo survey.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Pritzker applauded Illinois student test scores in reading and math.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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One bus transported detainees from Israel’s Ofer prison in the Occupied West Bank to Ramallah where cheering crowds had gathered to greet them.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Host Drew Carey was quick to console him, holding his hand as the crowd cheered.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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When Google started to roll out passkeys in 2023, it was hailed as the end of the password.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Raj Ganguly, co-CEO of B Capital, hailed the Gulf state’s approach to artificial intelligence, and its support for the sector, as of particular interest.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The comedian, who co-starred in Next Friday and Friday After Next, went on to praise Cube for putting people on.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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When challenges come up, be quick to praise but slow to blame.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Now, the first two episodes, which premiered on March 4, are being lauded by fans.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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But maybe it should be lauded for this architectural delight, instead.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Rise (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rise%20%28to%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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