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
Ahead of the release of Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé thanked Guyton for her contributions to country music with flowers and a special message.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
And to my listeners, thank you for embracing this journey with open hearts and open minds.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Getty Images Downing Flaming Sambuca shots at last call may seem like a good idea at the time, but come sunrise your body most likely won’t be thanking you for it.
—Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
In the days since, a growing number of Hollywood actresses have come forward to thank Lively for doing so — and to lend a hand in lifting that curtain.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
And to my listeners, thank you for embracing this journey with open hearts and open minds.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Getty Images Downing Flaming Sambuca shots at last call may seem like a good idea at the time, but come sunrise your body most likely won’t be thanking you for it.
—Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
In the days since, a growing number of Hollywood actresses have come forward to thank Lively for doing so — and to lend a hand in lifting that curtain.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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But her decision to exercise caution was one that was commended on social media.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Newsom has commended Biden for not playing political games during disasters.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kotb and her colleagues applauded when the song finished, with Kotb thanking Kermit at its conclusion.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Others applauded Kris and James Armstrong’s selflessness in light of such sudden challenges.Susan Young, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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This helps clinicians make informed decisions while ensuring patients feel acknowledged and valued.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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But while several Supreme Court justices acknowledged that the law raises free-speech issues, a majority of them — through their questions and comments during the hearing — indicated that the government’s national security concerns were the prevailing matter at hand.Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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One notable reaction however was from Strong’s Armageddon Time co-star Hathaway who took to Instagram to joke about Strong’s look while congratulating him on his nomination.Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Vance shook the hands of Republicans congratulating him, with some members stopping him for photos.Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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