as in grateful
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as in commending
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 thanking
Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Torres and the cast also posted videos thanking the Brazilian audience.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, quite literally, is thanking those who doubt what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Have Executives Write Handwritten Cards To Staff Our leaders (C-suite, founders and office leaders) handwrite cards to every single employee, thanking them for a great year.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Create a video montage thanking employees for their hard work and wishing them a happy holiday season.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Are pop boys and theater giants thanking the stars for making Chalamet an indie darling instead of a Disney Channel all-rounder like Zendaya?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Open by thanking the admissions committee for considering your application and reaffirming your enthusiasm for the institution.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Foxx released a statement on social media Sunday morning thanking his supporters and pushing people toward his Netflix special.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
Wrap it up at the end with the CEO thanking all employees for their many contributions and wishing them a restful and joyous holiday.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Torres and the cast also posted videos thanking the Brazilian audience.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, quite literally, is thanking those who doubt what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Have Executives Write Handwritten Cards To Staff Our leaders (C-suite, founders and office leaders) handwrite cards to every single employee, thanking them for a great year.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Create a video montage thanking employees for their hard work and wishing them a happy holiday season.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Are pop boys and theater giants thanking the stars for making Chalamet an indie darling instead of a Disney Channel all-rounder like Zendaya?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Open by thanking the admissions committee for considering your application and reaffirming your enthusiasm for the institution.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Foxx released a statement on social media Sunday morning thanking his supporters and pushing people toward his Netflix special.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Adjective
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But Gay is grateful for the attention her video has received.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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The captain is grateful for the personnel who stayed late, came in early and navigated the cold, rainy weather to find the missing woman.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Just thankful for the opportunity more than anything to be behind the wheel in the Cup Series.—
Joseph Wolkin,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the immediate aftermath, team officials were thankful Coulibaly had not sustained an injury to his head, neck or back.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Detaching from these bonds begins with acknowledging their significance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The most effective well-being strategy, which also improves the bottom line, is building trust, showing care, being respectful, not judging, acknowledging, listening to understand, setting clear expectations and holding people accountable.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky being publicly humiliated on television by President Trump at the White House for not being sufficiently appreciative of U.S. aid.—
Bob Rawitch,
Orange County Register,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Join us in applauding this young hero.—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Jeff Bezos is applauding his fiancée Lauren Sánchez for her eventful year!—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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What seems certain is that both the club and player will be glad when the summer transfer window opens and AC Milan can part ways with Theo Hernández with the two parties clearly needing a fresh start.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Marian coach Dan Murray knows his team survived an off shooting night but was glad the Spartans could still win against the Celtics.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In her lawsuit, Walters alleges Warner lured her into a job in 2010 by complimenting her photography and offering an artistic collaboration.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
16 Dec. 2024
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Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.—
Emily Edlynn,
Parents,
29 Nov. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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