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
Leigh Cuen Country music icon Dolly Parton thanked the couple with an Instagram video on Friday, July 3, for the $2 million donation that went to her Imagination Library charity.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Fujimori thanked her supporters in a post on X announcing the conclusion of the election.
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Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Kansas Citians in the comments thanked him for putting a fun spin on their morning commute.
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Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Citizens Action Coalition Program Organizer Bryce Gustafson thanked people for coming out and reminded people Wednesday's vote is not the end of the fight.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Madrid made the announcement on Thursday and thanked Scariolo, who took over at the club last year after a stint with Spain's national team.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The family later moved to Nashville to launch Taylor’s music career, a sacrifice Swift has thanked them for several times—including in her Songwriters Hall of Fame induction speech in June 2026.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Though Williams ultimately lost the final set, the 13-time Wimbledon champion thanked her family and fans for the support in a Wednesday, July 1 Instagram post.
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Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
That same series, outfielder Alex Call thanked Roberts and the Dodgers hitting coaches for conversations that set him up for a breakout in Minnesota.
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Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
Fujimori thanked her supporters in a post on X announcing the conclusion of the election.
—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Kansas Citians in the comments thanked him for putting a fun spin on their morning commute.
—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
Citizens Action Coalition Program Organizer Bryce Gustafson thanked people for coming out and reminded people Wednesday's vote is not the end of the fight.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
Madrid made the announcement on Thursday and thanked Scariolo, who took over at the club last year after a stint with Spain's national team.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The family later moved to Nashville to launch Taylor’s music career, a sacrifice Swift has thanked them for several times—including in her Songwriters Hall of Fame induction speech in June 2026.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Though Williams ultimately lost the final set, the 13-time Wimbledon champion thanked her family and fans for the support in a Wednesday, July 1 Instagram post.
—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
That same series, outfielder Alex Call thanked Roberts and the Dodgers hitting coaches for conversations that set him up for a breakout in Minnesota.
—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
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As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
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But being outspoken carries its own professional consequences, Hofstetter acknowledged – ticket sales dropped and club owners pushed back.
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As part of their guilty-plea agreements, all six antifa associates acknowledged their affiliation with the Dallas-area antifa cell and confessed to a single count of providing material support to terrorists.
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As Guo left the courtroom after the sentencing, supporters applauded and shouted toward him.
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The American Principles Project, a right-wing advocacy group that has helped states draft laws to restrict transgender rights, applauded Tuesday’s ruling.
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The State Department on Tuesday congratulated conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori after she was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election by a razor-thin margin.
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Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe congratulated all the teams on Sunday.
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Councilman Jimmy Inman also praised the late man in an emotional Facebook post.
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McMahon praised Wagner for complying with federal guidelines in a DOE press release.
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Nakase said the 20-year-old Lithuanian has been adjusting to the role change well and complimented her for learning on the fly.
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Riemenschneider complimented the cleanliness and the family’s passion, Unlu said.
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The French Open honored 14-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal with a statue outside Court Philippe Chatrier.
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During the Friday opening ceremony in the double anniversary year of KVIFF, its 60th edition in the 80th year, Hoffman had been honored with the fest’s Crystal Globe for Outstanding Artistic Contributions to World Cinema.
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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