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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
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Goldman praised Stringer’s work as comptroller in a statement thanking him for his support.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Martin concluded his letter by thanking Bad Bunny for reminding him and showing other Puerto Ricans that there is power in being true and authentic to yourself.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The tweet would be sent, the All-Star would be on a private jet, and Horst would be thanking Giannis for his incredible service.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Durand concluded her message by thanking those who have supported her over the years.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
During the event, which was also attended by Mandy Moore, Olivia Holt and Duff’s family, the singer got emotional, thanking the fans.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Epstein, on February 26, 2013, emailed Musk thanking him for the tour.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The first comment was from a parent thanking the school for the early notice.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Savannah Guthrie opened the family’s plea by thanking supporters for their prayers before describing her mother as the heart of their family and making a direct appeal for contact, stressing Nancy Guthrie’s fragile health and urgent need for medication.
—Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Goldman praised Stringer’s work as comptroller in a statement thanking him for his support.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Martin concluded his letter by thanking Bad Bunny for reminding him and showing other Puerto Ricans that there is power in being true and authentic to yourself.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The tweet would be sent, the All-Star would be on a private jet, and Horst would be thanking Giannis for his incredible service.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Durand concluded her message by thanking those who have supported her over the years.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
During the event, which was also attended by Mandy Moore, Olivia Holt and Duff’s family, the singer got emotional, thanking the fans.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Epstein, on February 26, 2013, emailed Musk thanking him for the tour.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The first comment was from a parent thanking the school for the early notice.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Adjective
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Our parents would have been so grateful if vaccines could have spared us.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The people who run thrift stores are grateful for every donation that supports their cause.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On Sunday night and into Monday, BAM’s X feed spilled over with reposts commending the account for its largely correct forecasts.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cuyler couldn't be more thankful.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Personally, just so thankful to be able to be a part of this.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The developments fueled speculation that the president may be acknowledging political limits on Capitol Hill even as Republicans narrowly control both the House and Senate.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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The death count in NYC amid the frigid conditions of the past few weeks jumped Tuesday with city officials acknowledging seven additional deaths, the news coming after the Mamdani administration came under fire for its response to the the freezing weather at a Council oversight hearing.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a league where players get moved all the time, Green is appreciative of only playing for one team his entire career.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the live chat of viewers following along, the commentary ranged from appreciative to vitriolic.—
Dan Adler,
Vanity Fair,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There are bodily fluids, jeering crowds, and demonic Punch and Judy puppets applauding through the chaos, giving the scene the air of a demented fairy tale.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Judge Miguel Espinoza both praised and criticized the county’s progress at the hearing, at times applauding the collaboration between stakeholders and at other times questioning whether the Board of Supervisors was allocating enough resources.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hornsby is sure glad to have him as a teammate.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just glad to have this uniform on.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During that time, policemen and policewomen, Black and white, approached Officer Daniel, hugging him, shaking his hand, patting him on the back, congratulating him — demonstrating an enormous outpouring of support and admiration.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Girdler got plenty of text messages this week congratulating him on his recent engagement.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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