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
Hobbs thanked the firefighters and first responders tasked with combating the blaze while calling for an independent investigation into the decision-making that resulted in devastation.
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Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
As the dust settled, Goldberg thanked friends, family and fans for coming out to support him one last time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
In a statement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked residents to thank law enforcement for their response to the incidents.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
The group also thanked the Eavis family, Glastonbury’s organisers, for standing by them amidst calls for their removal.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 July 2025
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Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
As the dust settled, Goldberg thanked friends, family and fans for coming out to support him one last time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
In a statement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked residents to thank law enforcement for their response to the incidents.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
The group also thanked the Eavis family, Glastonbury’s organisers, for standing by them amidst calls for their removal.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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Scott commended the efforts of bystanders, many of whom stepped in to help injured strangers.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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The rumor mill went wild, with fans celebrating the report and applauding ABC for making the right decision.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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The fact that Arab countries are unified on that, and the measured approach taken by Arab and European countries should be applauded, not dismissed.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that,... A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces looks on against the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on July 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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AstraZeneca Plc's Chief Executive Officer Pascal Soriot broke ranks with his pharmaceutical industry peers earlier this week and acknowledged the current situation was unsustainable.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Aug. 2025
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Instead, coaches are gently correcting or congratulating Ewers.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Council President Joe LaCava congratulated McClurg on her retirement from a 38-year career in public education, the last 16 years spent in the Del Mar district, where all nine schools are geographically in the city of San Diego.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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