1
as in delighted
experiencing pleasure, satisfaction, or delight
the man was glad to see his old college buddies again, after so long an absence
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2
as in willing
having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action)
I am glad to do the work if it will help the cause
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as in cheerful
serving to lift one's spirits
doctors brought glad tidings to the reporters awaiting news of the queen's condition
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as in thankful
feeling or expressing gratitude
she was glad of the offer of a ride home
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as in to please
to give satisfaction to
it hath gladded my heart to see thy face again
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Recent Examples of glad
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
My waiter was always glad to bring one, conveniently in a bag, to nibble on for the rest of the day.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Conservative residents were glad to hear Trump talking about their community.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
This meeting is also going to be a celebration of the life of Chock’s mother, Jill, which Chock is very glad Joan will be able to participate in.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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But a person feeling glad to eat good food hardly seems probative of a magical manifestation.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
My waiter was always glad to bring one, conveniently in a bag, to nibble on for the rest of the day.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Conservative residents were glad to hear Trump talking about their community.
—Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 24 Oct. 2024
This meeting is also going to be a celebration of the life of Chock’s mother, Jill, which Chock is very glad Joan will be able to participate in.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glad
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Of course, ProPublica reporters would be delighted to receive any and all leaks sources can share about the transition.Stephen Engelberg, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2024
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Despite not initially recognizing them, Oakley soon grew delighted and jumped all over them.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Biden administration was working on things to incentivize innovation, giving money to people willing to take on zoning challenges.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2024
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This time, President-elect Donald Trump knows a lot more about how to manipulate the levers of power and plans to surround himself with loyalists willing to do his bidding in making sweeping changes to both policies and processes.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The new film, which premiered at the Shanghai Film Festival in June, stars Huang Xiaoming in a transformative performance as a cheerful but mentally challenged man who lives with his nearly 70-year-old mother (Hsiao-Fen Lu).Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
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No song was left unturned by this cheerful and nearly perfect sextet.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024
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Morning Glory: Israel strikes back and the world should be thankful.Fox News, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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But these days, Franco is thankful for his fall from grace.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024
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In 2008, Yang arrived at NYU, set on a pre-med path in part to please his parents and in part to indulge his idolization of Sandra Oh in Grey’s Anatomy.Sarah Burke, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recently, what pleased Strawberry was getting into the garage and breaking into the leftover cases of beer, causing Mullins to find the pet pig a little worse for wear.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK published 20 November 2024 Vladimir Putin has signalled that Russia is ready to start a nuclear war after Ukraine fired Western weapons at Russia for the first time.Harriet Marsden, theweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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Instead, Cuomo is ready to consider his past — marked by both award-winning acclaim and career-altering scandal — and explore what it’s taken to land on his feet after being terminated by CNN in 2021.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Of all my habits, the one most crucial for my survival has been my awareness that there is no diamond as bright as me.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Avoid any bright light as this will affect your night vision.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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During Wednesday’s season-opening victory, Dawson Garcia provided many reasons for Gophers men’s basketball fans to be grateful the 6-foot-11 forward wears maroon and gold.Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2024
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Three feet past the finish line, the runner bent at the waist, hands on her knees, exhausted but grateful to be finished.Brendan Leonard, Outside Online, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Glad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glad. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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