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Phrases
no thanks to
: not as a result of any benefit conferred by
he feels better now, no thanks to you
Examples of thanks to in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
This outdoor throw is also portable, thanks to the roll-up design and attached carrying handle.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
The Miami-Dade area has over 1,000 works of art in public spaces, thanks to Art In Public Places, which began in 1973.
—Andrew J. Tardif, Miami Herald, 3 June 2024
The cap ceiling has gone up since, but not a lot thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 1 June 2024
Audio war reporting is a century-old practice, but the shows that are able to gain access today can have an even larger impact thanks to podcasting’s global reach.
—Ariel Shapiro, The Verge, 1 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1633, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
thanks to
preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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