as in grateful
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as in commending
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
Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Torres and the cast also posted videos thanking the Brazilian audience.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, quite literally, is thanking those who doubt what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Have Executives Write Handwritten Cards To Staff Our leaders (C-suite, founders and office leaders) handwrite cards to every single employee, thanking them for a great year.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Create a video montage thanking employees for their hard work and wishing them a happy holiday season.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Are pop boys and theater giants thanking the stars for making Chalamet an indie darling instead of a Disney Channel all-rounder like Zendaya?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Open by thanking the admissions committee for considering your application and reaffirming your enthusiasm for the institution.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Foxx released a statement on social media Sunday morning thanking his supporters and pushing people toward his Netflix special.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
Wrap it up at the end with the CEO thanking all employees for their many contributions and wishing them a restful and joyous holiday.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Torres and the cast also posted videos thanking the Brazilian audience.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, quite literally, is thanking those who doubt what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Have Executives Write Handwritten Cards To Staff Our leaders (C-suite, founders and office leaders) handwrite cards to every single employee, thanking them for a great year.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Create a video montage thanking employees for their hard work and wishing them a happy holiday season.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Are pop boys and theater giants thanking the stars for making Chalamet an indie darling instead of a Disney Channel all-rounder like Zendaya?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Open by thanking the admissions committee for considering your application and reaffirming your enthusiasm for the institution.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Foxx released a statement on social media Sunday morning thanking his supporters and pushing people toward his Netflix special.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Adjective
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Back in March, less than 24 hours after Trump and Vice President JD Vance attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an Oval Office meeting in which the veep accused the wartime leader of being insufficiently grateful for U.S. aid for its three-year battle against Russia.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 June 2025
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Look for things to be grateful for to spark that inner joy.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Knowing there was a chance his high school career could end with him at home sick, Geary was thankful his teammates came through and gave him another chance to play.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2025
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Voight pushed back on critics, arguing local leaders should be thankful for the president’s decision to deploy the National Guard.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Even parties who both wanted to divorce utilizing these grounds, one or both was forced to commit perjury by acknowledging something that wasn’t true.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Validate their emotions by acknowledging their feelings and then gently redirecting their attention.—
Smita Patel,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After announcing on Monday, June 2, that her 16-year-old son Weston had died, the 16 and Pregnant star, 33, shared a new post on Facebook and noted that she's been appreciative of all the support she's received in the past few days.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The singer, who is the daughter of Mexican superstar Alejandro Fernandez and granddaughter of the late Mexican icon Vicente Fernandez, lustily belted out traditional Mexican tunes dressed in a full mariachi outfit to an appreciative audience well familiar with the songs.—
Sandra Gonzales,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has announced an internal investigation into a November police shooting that killed a mother and her baby, while applauding the officer who fired the fatal bullets.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.—
Jeff Zeman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Your employer will be glad to concede, especially since finding available AI talent is hard to come by. 2.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Investors appeared glad that Musk would be pivoting away from his involvement in politics to refocus on his companies, pushing up shares of the electric vehicle company nearly 7% Tuesday.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
Verb
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In her lawsuit, Walters alleges Warner lured her into a job in 2010 by complimenting her photography and offering an artistic collaboration.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
16 Dec. 2024
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Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.—
Emily Edlynn,
Parents,
29 Nov. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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