GLADS Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

glads

verb

present tense third-person singular of glad, archaic

as in pleases

to give satisfaction to it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again

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Coastal decor darling Serena & Lily brings you the Pacifica modular collection to suit any configuration that pleases you.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
For something more substantial, Ramsey’s pleases both vegetarians and meat eaters with options such as BBQ brisket sandwich with homemade onion straws or Zucchini Noodle Thai Bowl.

— Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026

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In addition to the scents currently available at Walmart, Dove will release additional Target-exclusive holiday delights later this fall.

— Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Tartine is fittingly tucked inside a former funeral home chapel, where breakfast delights such as golden pastries, fresh breads and fruity jams are heaven on Earth.

— Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of delights

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While mosquitoes are remarkably adaptable animals, scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that their numbers and territory are expanding as the planet warms and weather patterns change.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
That snow warms the ground below and allows microbes during the winter to release more of the heat-trapping gas methane, Elmendorf said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of warms

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And now, that should produce a release date that satisfies audiences.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Central to the reorganization is an institutional separation between standard setting and conformity assessment—the process used to determine whether a product, facility or company satisfies those standards.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

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