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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 thanking
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The Steel Across America tour made a stop in Los Angeles today, with its 16,000-pound steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center on display and New York Fire Department representatives thanking LA first responders.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Shortly after making her announcement, the influencer shared a post on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, June 16, thanking those who have supported her and her husband.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz both issued messages of condolence to the families of those affected, while thanking emergency services for their assistance.
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Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Advertisement After the team’s exit was official, the Iran soccer media department sent out a note to journalists who had covered the team, thanking Tijuana for its hospitality.
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Sean Gregory,
Time,
28 June 2026
Maher opened the conversation by thanking Vance for coming on the show and bemoaning that Democratic politicians won't do so.
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Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Kinney's family provided a statement to WSAZ thanking law enforcement and first responders for continuing to look for the young woman.
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James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Verb
Netherlands teammates could be seen thanking goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen after his game-saving save minutes earlier.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
The Steel Across America tour made a stop in Los Angeles today, with its 16,000-pound steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center on display and New York Fire Department representatives thanking LA first responders.
—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Shortly after making her announcement, the influencer shared a post on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, June 16, thanking those who have supported her and her husband.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz both issued messages of condolence to the families of those affected, while thanking emergency services for their assistance.
—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Advertisement After the team’s exit was official, the Iran soccer media department sent out a note to journalists who had covered the team, thanking Tijuana for its hospitality.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
28 June 2026
Maher opened the conversation by thanking Vance for coming on the show and bemoaning that Democratic politicians won't do so.
—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Kinney's family provided a statement to WSAZ thanking law enforcement and first responders for continuing to look for the young woman.
—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Adjective
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The Polish superstar is also grateful for the help of another skiing icon, Shiffrin.
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Brian also says his family remains deeply grateful to the transplant team at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone, whose care helped make Benjamin's recovery possible.
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
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For Veronica Villa — who had her photo taken — the Fourth of July means being thankful to live in California specifically.
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Matt and Danielle were able to bring their healthy twin boys home, and feel thankful for the quick response from Perinton Ambulance and Highland Hospital.
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Meaning the next step is acknowledging that the infrastructure gap is now a scientific and policy problem, not just a curious find that will be published in a scientific journal article.
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Ukraine's deep-strike successes had prompted some analysts to suggest the conflict could be turning in Kyiv's favor, with Putin acknowledging the impact of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian fuel production for the first time.
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Gianttos adds that Naroditsky’s family is appreciative of the memorial and fellowship.
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The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.
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The bottom line is that none of this is worth applauding.
Adjective
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Overall, though, the nurses are glad for the staffing standards, Casas said.
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Most players would be glad to end their careers with 500 appearances — to have almost 1,000 goals is freakish, outlandish, historic.
Verb
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All participating children receive certificates, congratulating them on participation or meeting those goals.
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On Saturday, Jeffries took a step in that direction by congratulating New York City's Democratic nominees, including Valdez and Chevalier.
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“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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