They cheered her on as she raced to the finish line.

Meaning: The girl's friends were cheering her on as she swam as fast as she could to reach the end of the pool.

Choice of Words: Cheered means to shout or call out to show support or encouragement. Raced means to compete in a contest of speed, and finish line is the line that marks the end of a race.

Alternative Expressions

The crowd cheered loudly as the runner crossed the finish line.

Meaning: This sentence describes a large group of people showing their support and encouragement to a runner who is competing in a race. The people are making a lot of noise or shouting to cheer the runner on as they cross the finish line.

Choice of Words: Crowd refers to a large group of people gathered together. Cheered means to show support or encouragement by making a loud noise or shouting. Loudly means with a lot of noise or sound. Runner is a person who runs, especially in a race or competition. Crossed means to move or go over or across something. Finish line is the line that marks the end of a race or competition.

The spectators cheered enthusiastically as the cyclist pedaled towards the finish line.

Meaning: This sentence describes a group of people showing their support and encouragement to a cyclist who is competing in a race. The people are making a lot of noise or shouting to cheer the cyclist on as they pedal towards the finish line.

Choice of Words: Spectators are people who watch a performance, game, or other event. Cheered means to show support or encouragement by making a loud noise or shouting. Enthusiastically means with great excitement or interest. Cyclist is a person who rides a bicycle, especially in a race or competition. Pedaled means to move a bicycle by turning the pedals. Towards means in the direction of. Finish line is the line that marks the end of a race or competition.

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