- present participle of applaud.
applauding
Example Sentences
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No fan base catastrophizes like Boston’s, even if their franchises are habitual contenders and the locals have chronic tendinitis from applauding at a zillion duck boat championship parades.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Von Allmen, however, was a picture of celebration after his storming run, the large number of baying Swiss fans in the packed tribune wildly applauding their hero, flags waved, cowbells heaved and air horns blown.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
While her leadership expanded the universe, fan reactions were mixed with some applauding her dedication to storytelling continuity, while others criticized narrative and character choices in recent projects.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
Unified has heaped on itself and also has received from state officials applauding the district’s positive education news.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
I did not want ever to stop applauding.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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