thanks to

preposition

: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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Examples of thanks to in a Sentence

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That attempt ended thanks to the exceptional work of our FBI partners. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 In some cases, like in Elk River, local utility companies are predicting positive impacts on utility rates thanks to data centers paying larger bills for services. Conor Wight, CBS News, 27 June 2026 Per ounce, espresso is packed with more caffeine than drip coffee, thanks to its concentrated nature. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 But thanks to Haiti’s determination to leave an entertaining mark on this tournament, and Morocco’s shocked need to respond, the crowd were treated to a topsy-turvy fiesta of football. Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 26 June 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 30 Jun. 2026.

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thanks to

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