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
Hughes thanked the community and the family for helping with the search.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026
Steigmann and Vernikov thanked the district superintendent for inviting Steigmann, but Vernikov said the principal must be held accountable for her initial rejection of Steigmann as a speaker.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The board thanked Chriss for his role in monetizing Venmo and growing the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) business, according to a company statement.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
In his statement, Lil Jon thanked several members of the police department by name and revealed that a K9 team had assisted in the search.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey thanked the public for supplying numerous tips, along with federal, state and local law enforcement officers who worked together to capture the suspect.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In his on-court interview to cap Day 13, Djokovic thanked Court for hanging around to witness him end a streak of five losses to Sinner, and also snap a run of four semifinal defeats at the Grand Slam tournaments.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
Manzano thanked the public for their patience during construction on Tijuana’s Avenida Internacional, which often resulted in traffic jams due to partial road closures.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
One man thanked them for not arresting him in front of his children.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2026
Steigmann and Vernikov thanked the district superintendent for inviting Steigmann, but Vernikov said the principal must be held accountable for her initial rejection of Steigmann as a speaker.
—Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
The board thanked Chriss for his role in monetizing Venmo and growing the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) business, according to a company statement.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
In his statement, Lil Jon thanked several members of the police department by name and revealed that a K9 team had assisted in the search.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey thanked the public for supplying numerous tips, along with federal, state and local law enforcement officers who worked together to capture the suspect.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
In his on-court interview to cap Day 13, Djokovic thanked Court for hanging around to witness him end a streak of five losses to Sinner, and also snap a run of four semifinal defeats at the Grand Slam tournaments.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Feb. 2026
Manzano thanked the public for their patience during construction on Tijuana’s Avenida Internacional, which often resulted in traffic jams due to partial road closures.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
One man thanked them for not arresting him in front of his children.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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The Catholic leaders commended anyone who continues to work for peace and justice, including those who peacefully assemble, and are caring for their immigrant neighbors.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Shapiro commended the strength of the new study.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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In her remarks, academy President Lynette Howell Taylor acknowledged the questions many nominees have been asking themselves amid industry contraction, political volatility and global conflict.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Frydnes acknowledged that awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to individuals facing persecution can carry risks, potentially intensifying pressure against them.—
Jomana Karadsheh,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Roberts applauded the growing social justice movement coming out of the files release and called for a criminal investigation of Mountbatten-Windsor.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Video shows most lawmakers in the room applauded the line.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Everyone congratulated us for making it here from the Olympic qualification.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Crosetto congratulated the officers on their effective response.—
Sharon Braithwaite,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya has also long praised the game as a powerful teacher of judgement.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The more frugal sides are decried as misers or praised for their market savvy, no matter the surrounding factors.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The philanthropic couple held each other tight at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in May as Amal wore a silver jumpsuit accessorized with a black belt while George complimented the look in a dark silver suit.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alexey Miranchuk wasn’t aware that manager Gerardo Martino has repeatedly complimented him any time he has been asked about the conundrum of he and Miguel Almirón playing together.—
Doug Roberson,
AJC.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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DeSoto High School’s football team is honored in a championship parade hosted by DeSoto for its Class 6A Division II football state championship team on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in DeSoto, Texas.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Viola Davis also honored Carter after his death.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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