thanks to

preposition

: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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This matching set gives a sporty-chic vibe, thanks to contrast stripes along the sleeves, adding just enough detail to elevate it beyond your standard loungewear. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026 Water aficionados will enjoy the chance to experience the ins and outs of the lake, thanks to five full-service marinas along the twisting shoreline, more than four times the length of Georgia’s Atlantic coast. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 16 May 2026 Saugus extended its lead to 4-1 later in the inning when senior Matt Long hit an RBI single to center, their fourth and final run scored in a long fifth inning that Saugus head coach Mike Miller said was thanks to his team’s patience at the plate throughout the game. Matt Wagner, Daily News, 15 May 2026 Minerals like copper and cobalt are in high demand thanks to the $700 billion AI infrastructure buildout. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 15 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 16 May. 2026.

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thanks to

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