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
The Secret Service said its Office of Professional Responsibility will review the details of the incident and thanked officers and partners who offered medical assistance at the scene.
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Sarah Davis, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2026
Spears thanked fans for their support in her new Instagram post.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Swift accepted the award for Pop Album of the Year and thanked her fiancé in her speech.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Some travellers have stopped to thank the agents.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Davis, The Hill, 27 Mar. 2026
Spears thanked fans for their support in her new Instagram post.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Swift accepted the award for Pop Album of the Year and thanked her fiancé in her speech.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Some travellers have stopped to thank the agents.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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The town clerk was commended by the Broward state attorney for excellence for updating, electronically scanning and categorizing town files after much neglect.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jackson should be commended for taking a thoughtful step to strengthen consumer trust and the future of recycling innovation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The decision infuriated local opponents, who have applauded selectmen’s decision in mid-March to authorize legal action to try to reverse the vote.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
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Riders cheered and applauded when the first train left the station.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a statement on Monday, Johnson congratulated King on landing the gig.—
Sabrina Franza,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tiafoe has been one of Baptiste’s biggest fans and congratulates her often on social media.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Baseball Writers’ Association of America ultimately acknowledged the gap, as Judge took home 17 first-place MVP votes, his second consecutive MVP, and the third of his career.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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During spring training, Tucker acknowledged that as his goal.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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