cracked up

verb

Definition of cracked upnext
past tense of crack up
1
as in applauded
to declare enthusiastic approval of that sports car isn't all it's cracked up to be

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2
as in announced
to praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively the movie is being cracked up as the blockbuster of the summer

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3
as in laughed
to show mirth with an explosive vocal sound try not to crack up at your own punch lines—it's funnier if you keep a straight face

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cracked up
  1. applauded
  2. announced
  3. laughed
  4. advertised
  5. hailed
  6. promoted
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  • Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents grocery and other food industry workers, applauded the court's decision.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of applauded
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  • What happened The rebel forces that ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad on Sunday announced an interim government Tuesday.
    Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For the first time ever, the Oscars will be available to stream live on Hulu, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday morning.
    Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of announced
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  • My baby belly-laughed today for the first time.
    Megan Park, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The couple laughed at the memory.
    Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of laughed
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  • From Food to Sleep Skip These 'Immune-Boosting' Supplements Vitamin C and zinc are solid options for boosting immune health, but some other popular immune-boosting supplements may not work as advertised.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The new official estimate is slightly above the 440 miles originally advertised by Lucid.
    Umar Shakir, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of advertised
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  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has hailed the Oreshnik’s capability, saying its multiple warheads that plunge toward a target at Mach 10 are so powerful that the use of several in one conventional strike could be as devastating as a nuclear attack.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The decision was hailed as a victory for environmental protection, celebrated by local communities, environmentalists and even the Catholic Church.
    Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of hailed
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  • That same year, Ball was promoted to principal dancer.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Lighthouse recently promoted Jameson Parker to CEO after Martini Film Studios took a majority stake.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoted
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