as in commended
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 thanked
Scott, attending a court hearing via video feed from Corcoran state prison, clasped his hands and thanked God and all involved with his release.
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard thanked Redford for his contributions to the independent film industry.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Before dinner got underway, Nasr thanked the room for taking time out of their schedules to attend.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Mangione’s attorneys, Karen and Marc Agnifilo, briefly thanked the protesters after Tuesday’s hearing.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The response on social media has been overwhelmingly positive, as many people thanked Williams for giving Rue a chance at life.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The political campaign group Everyone Hates Elon has claimed responsibility for the act and thanked the public for donating towards the cost of the banner, which has since been removed.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
When the indictment was made public, Bondi personally thanked the unit, some of whose members, the Times reported, had no idea who Ábrego García was until they were enlisted to build the case against him, on April 28th.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The two, speaking in Russian, thanked him for inviting them, according to Reuters.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard thanked Redford for his contributions to the independent film industry.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Before dinner got underway, Nasr thanked the room for taking time out of their schedules to attend.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Mangione’s attorneys, Karen and Marc Agnifilo, briefly thanked the protesters after Tuesday’s hearing.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The response on social media has been overwhelmingly positive, as many people thanked Williams for giving Rue a chance at life.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
The political campaign group Everyone Hates Elon has claimed responsibility for the act and thanked the public for donating towards the cost of the banner, which has since been removed.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
When the indictment was made public, Bondi personally thanked the unit, some of whose members, the Times reported, had no idea who Ábrego García was until they were enlisted to build the case against him, on April 28th.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The two, speaking in Russian, thanked him for inviting them, according to Reuters.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Epstein made an unmonitored call, thought to be to his girlfriend at the time, shortly before his death, which Barr acknowledged was a violation of procedures.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Altman acknowledged the tension this creates, given the intimate nature of AI interactions.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Robby Soave delivers his radar on the reactions to Charlie Kirk's death and the push by conservatives to fire people who have spread misinformation about and applauded his death.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mood was celebratory, and Jassy congratulated employees on Zoox’s success to date, the person said.—
Salvador Rodriguez,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But while these shows have been praised for bringing awareness to the condition, women shouldn't learn about this common health problem from reality TV.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Derek praised the dance as impressive and said that Scott looked comfortable during the side-by-side sections.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall complimented the way Gotham played.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The president complimented him in kind.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The historic win at Sunday night's 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, breaks a 77-year barrier in the only acting field that had never honored a Black performer since the Emmy Awards began.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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