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
Many people thanked her for being so transparent, and others even shared their own thoughts on the matter.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Taking to the stage, a very emotional Chen thanked his entire team.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Worthy thanked someone named Carlos at CH Customs for the work done.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Vance also thanked soldiers on the base, who are there for a year at a time and can't bring their families with them.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
Taking to the stage, a very emotional Chen thanked his entire team.
—Lise Pedersen, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Worthy thanked someone named Carlos at CH Customs for the work done.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
Vance also thanked soldiers on the base, who are there for a year at a time and can't bring their families with them.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
Verb
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Pascal commended Kaitlyn Dever, who joined Season 2 as the character Abby.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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A number of fans and celebrity supporters commended her for speaking out about her faith and promoting prayer.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Get The Recipe Cheeseburger Sliders Bring out the tray of sliders and the entire party will applaud.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hundreds of social media users have commented on TikTok to applaud Wheels and praise Santos for giving him a second chance at life.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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During her testimony in 2019, Wendi acknowledged that Charlie gifted her a television and joked that buying a TV was cheaper than hiring a hitman, according to the Tallahassee Democrat.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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This shift demands continuous awareness, proactive action, and the humility to acknowledge that none of us can navigate the challenges of aging alone, regardless of our financial resources.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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And once again, his mom was first to congratulate him.—
Clare Fisher,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The monarch, wearing a red tie and an Order of Canada lapel pin, congratulated Carney on his recent victory.—
Rob Gillies,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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