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
So thank you to Teeny for being bold enough and brave enough to risk looking the fool with all their pronouncements.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Zourabichvili on Thursday thanked Zelenskyy for the sanctions.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The older monk picks her up and carries her across, though the woman does not even thank him.
—Mike De Vere, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
So, thank you to all of the developers who put their passion into making this game!
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Zourabichvili on Thursday thanked Zelenskyy for the sanctions.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The older monk picks her up and carries her across, though the woman does not even thank him.
—Mike De Vere, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
So, thank you to all of the developers who put their passion into making this game!
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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Jonathan Torres, public information officer for the L.A. County Fire, commended the swift and effective response of all involved, ensuring that the risks were mitigated effectively and efficiently.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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There are few programs in the federal government that have a 99% success rate and something the BOP should be commended for by identifying those candidates for CARES Act who would successful.Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Creative agencies are applauded for their ability to deliver astounding results for their clients by leveraging top-tier talent and a significant amount of resources.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Loud ovations greeted the Carnegie performances, and the musicians themselves applauded their future leader.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 9 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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The department did acknowledge that the gun looks similar based on images and video from the scene and that the firearm will undergo ballistic testing, authorities told media.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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To seal the night, a sky-high Principessa cake illuminated with sparklers made the rounds, as revelers congratulated the brand’s team and soaked in the festive atmosphere.Vogue, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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In response, the city's official Facebook page posted a statement congratulating Vance on Wednesday.Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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