BRAVOING Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

bravoing

verb

present participle of bravo

as in rising (to)

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His routine includes strolling toward the mound and sometimes clapping his hands before taking the baseball.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
The sweet video showed Diplo clapping his hands and dancing behind his laptop and speakers, before the camera panned out to show the youngsters.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of clapping

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Chelsea supporters at Craven Cottage responded by applauding Fernandez and singing his name.

— Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Local officials posed around the giant baby blue ceremonial check, applauding as the mayor positioned it on an easel in view of the television cameras.

— Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of applauding

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Mark Toothaker, a stallion sales manager for Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, was on the couch cracking up with his wife, Malory, about the whiffed field goal and consequential turnover.

— Kelly O'Grady, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The dogs were confused, not sure whether to attack or run for cover, and Susan was cracking up.

— Sid Evans, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026

Definition of cracking up

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