as in to commend
to tell (someone) that you are grateful for something that he or she has done or given
I thanked her for giving me the present. I want to thank everyone who helped today.
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Recent Examples of thank
Pat Dowell, 3rd, to thank her for encouraging words after an event.
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Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
The family of a 3 year old who fell into an icy pond in South Carolina is thanking a woman whose quick action saved the little girl's life.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
By the end of the year, Chip and Jennifer had met both Val and Tanya, who — understandably — couldn’t thank them enough.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
In fact, many users were thanking her for the tips.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
The family of a 3 year old who fell into an icy pond in South Carolina is thanking a woman whose quick action saved the little girl's life.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
By the end of the year, Chip and Jennifer had met both Val and Tanya, who — understandably — couldn’t thank them enough.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
In fact, many users were thanking her for the tips.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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Patrick Mahomes commended his wife's influence Sept. 11 when asked about Trump's comments about her.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Navarro particularly commended the Colombian singer for talking about the Latino community.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2025
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Many in the dance world applauded this move, given how deeply remixing is embedded in and largely synonymous with the dance/electronic realm.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
2 Feb. 2025
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Cycling advocates and at least one advocacy group applauded the decision that would allow better access for cyclists who rely on e-bikes.—
Frederick Reimers,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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In accepting the award, Bey shouted out the members of the Los Angeles Fire Department who presented it to her, thanking them for keeping Angelenos safe during the recent deadly wildfires that were acknowledged frequently during Sunday’s fundraising broadcast.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Center for Nonprofits needs to provide a community location where people of all ages, including children, feel safe, Schillinger acknowledged, adding there was no incident involving WayStation where any harm or threat of harm occurred.—
Gael Langdon,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Just weeks later, Jenna played coy about the ring when host Andy Cohen congratulated her and asked her to confirm the news.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The couple announced the pregnancy on Christmas Eve on their respective Instagrams where several Chiefs wives and girlfriends congratulated them.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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