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
Embrace a minimalistic approach in the kitchen, and your cabinet real estate will thank you.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
In his post, Reardon further thanked more people in his life who were there for him.
—Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Lee’s family spoke to reporters after the verdict was read and thanked the jury and prosecutors for securing a guilty verdict.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
There will be no words to properly thank her for my 70th extravaganza.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2024
In his post, Reardon further thanked more people in his life who were there for him.
—Lexi Carson, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Lee’s family spoke to reporters after the verdict was read and thanked the jury and prosecutors for securing a guilty verdict.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
There will be no words to properly thank her for my 70th extravaganza.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for thank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Karlsson’s experience last season was analogous to that of Rob Edwards at Luton Town — although his side were relegated, he was commended for performing so impressively with a club unfamiliar to the top division.Michael Cox, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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At full time, the delegation, including new executive chairman Marc Watts, stayed to applaud a gritty, defensively resolute performance.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Aung Shine Oo/AP The United States and its partners applauded these developments and, with good reason, took pride in helping advance them.Derek Mitchell, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Climate groups acknowledged that while the administration achieved great things for their cause, its insistence on compromising between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources drained the enthusiasm of leftist environmental movement.Alex J. Rouhandeh, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's director-general, acknowledged a malaria connection in most samples while noting the possibility of multiple illnesses at play.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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After congratulating Malcolm on his accomplishment, Dave provides both of their families with copies of the book where Malcolm’s writing has been featured.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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Many celebrities congratulated the couple on social media.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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