Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thumbs-ups
Noun
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Find The Star editorial board recommendations and endorsements in key races here.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026 -
Gallego, a first-term senator who won a battleground race in 2024, downplayed the endorsements as a broader critique of party leadership.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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The legislation easily passed the House and Senate with majority votes.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Apr. 2026
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Democratic lawmakers have taken issue with the fact that Congress has not formally authorized the use of military force, and have forced several votes seeking to block further military action without congressional approval.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The peace deal should include restrictions on Iran nuclear capabilities and reopening the global trade artery of the Strait of Hormuz, in exchange for lifting all economic sanctions constraining Iran.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The meeting discussed diplomatic pressure on Iran as well as sanctions if Iran continues to keep the passage closed.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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The deal is expected to close in mid-2027 depending on regulatory approvals with McCormick CEO Brendan Foley remaining as its leader.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Approval is automatic There are no automatic approvals.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The largely ceremonial legislature rubber stamps decisions that have been made by the ruling Communist Party.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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University governing boards are also appropriately imposing rules governing behavior and becoming less rubber stamps for administrative wishes.—
Richard K. Vedder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Family caregivers usually provide long-term services and supports, nearly all of which are unpaid, the research found.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Thumbs-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thumbs-ups. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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