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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Britney Spears thanked her fans for their support on the one-year anniversary of the publication of her memoir, The Woman in Me.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
At a news conference in the Vatican to launch the report, Cardinal O’Malley began by thanking survivors for speaking out and dedicated the report to them.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
To those of you who joined us in Laguna Niguel, Calif., thank you for being there.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
Isabel, thank you so much for joining me today on The Excerpt.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
At a news conference in the Vatican to launch the report, Cardinal O’Malley began by thanking survivors for speaking out and dedicated the report to them.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
To those of you who joined us in Laguna Niguel, Calif., thank you for being there.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
Isabel, thank you so much for joining me today on The Excerpt.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Other commentators commended Trump for his move on social media.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Many have applauded the woman's reaction and sense of humor.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, social media has largely rallied behind Jason’s protective response, with many fans applauding him for standing up for his brother.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2024
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Biden's remarks in Arizona's Gila River Indian Community will mark the first time a U.S. president has both formally acknowledged and apologized for the policy that saw abuses occur for more than 150 years and which the United Nations regards as genocide.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
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Over two decades of leadership missteps have eroded trust in the company from shareholders, customers, regulators, and workers alike, something new CEO Kelly Ortberg acknowledged on the company’s earnings call Wednesday.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, meanwhile, congratulated the U.S. president-elect.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The episode ends with Melissa returning to school the next day with crutches and a cast, and Lisa congratulates Gregory on diffusing Darnell’s act of aggression.Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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