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
In the statement, Serfer thanked diners for the memories.
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Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Svitolina thanked all the home fans who watched her from her home country the past two weeks.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 16 May 2026
In his final remarks, Dolan thanked his parents, who were married in Missouri on May 14, 1949, as well as his brother, Pat, who provided a reading during the service.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The organization also thanked LAV, Collective Fashion Justice and Humane World for Animals for their collaboration on building the initiative over the past three years.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Both Kyiv and Moscow thanked the United Arab Emirates for mediating the swap.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Sarah Andreani, president of Shady Grove Elementary Parent Teacher Association, thanked the trustees and the administration for working with the community.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
After the screening, John Travolta thanked Prince Albert II of Monaco for being at the premiere.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
In online remarks about closing, the owners thanked their customers for the bar’s success.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Svitolina thanked all the home fans who watched her from her home country the past two weeks.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 16 May 2026
In his final remarks, Dolan thanked his parents, who were married in Missouri on May 14, 1949, as well as his brother, Pat, who provided a reading during the service.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The organization also thanked LAV, Collective Fashion Justice and Humane World for Animals for their collaboration on building the initiative over the past three years.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Both Kyiv and Moscow thanked the United Arab Emirates for mediating the swap.
—Reuters, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Sarah Andreani, president of Shady Grove Elementary Parent Teacher Association, thanked the trustees and the administration for working with the community.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
After the screening, John Travolta thanked Prince Albert II of Monaco for being at the premiere.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
In online remarks about closing, the owners thanked their customers for the bar’s success.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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Manager Dave Roberts has commended Sasaki for being more open-minded about feedback and change this season.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In his latest letter, Uthmeier commended the league for altering the Rooney Rule language on its website after receiving his initial warning letter in March but added the revisions raise more questions.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Noble acknowledged that this delay could put a strain on the department, which relies on the new recruit to fill roles as other troopers enter retirement.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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In early March, Fiddelke acknowledged in an interview with The Associated Press that boycotts impacted Target’s sales.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Mayor Dean Trantalis applauded that move.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The two embraced again as the audience applauded.—
Daniel S. Levine,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Arizona Diamondbacks is congratulated by Corbin Carroll #7 and Geraldo Perdomo #2 after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of the MLB game against the San Francisco Giants at Chase Field on May 18, 2026 in Phoenix.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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They were joined by avid equestrienne Princess Anne, who congratulated the qualifiers for a thoroughbred riding event on scene.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson praised the coordinated response from local and regional law enforcement agencies, including the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Manor Police Department and Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Bickerstaff repeatedly praised the growth and resilience of a roster that rapidly developed into a contender.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2026
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Stellan Skarsgård complimented fellow juror Demi Moore on handling a range of challenging questions well, while Moore told him his answers were the shortest and funniest.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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In 2012, Lamas complimented Shayne’s parenting to Hollywood.—
Ilana Frost,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Catilin Clark is just starting her third WNBA season, and she is already being honored for a big career achievement in a pregame ceremony.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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In 2025, White Snail, directed by Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter, was honored with the special jury prize and a best performance award at the Locarno Film Festival.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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