thanks to

preposition

: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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The server maker topped analysts’ expectations on both lines, reporting an 88% annual increase in revenue thanks to a flood of AI demand. Cj Haddad, CNBC, 29 May 2026 The Outback continues to balance passenger comfort with true utility thanks to its 60/40 split-folding rear seatbacks, multi-use cargo area and substantial roof rail system capable of supporting up to 800 pounds of static load capacity. Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 29 May 2026 Yearly case counts have generally been low since 2000, when the US declared measles eliminated thanks to a decades-long vaccination campaign. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026 Missouri has seen an uptick in movie-making business thanks to new tax credits and other incentives — perks the state of Kansas does not currently offer. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for thanks to

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thanks to was circa 1687

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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

thanks to

preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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