as in to commend
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 thank
Hobbs thanked the firefighters and first responders tasked with combating the blaze while calling for an independent investigation into the decision-making that resulted in devastation.
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Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
As the dust settled, Goldberg thanked friends, family and fans for coming out to support him one last time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
In a statement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked residents to thank law enforcement for their response to the incidents.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
The group also thanked the Eavis family, Glastonbury’s organisers, for standing by them amidst calls for their removal.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 July 2025
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Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
As the dust settled, Goldberg thanked friends, family and fans for coming out to support him one last time.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
In a statement, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asked residents to thank law enforcement for their response to the incidents.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 13 July 2025
The group also thanked the Eavis family, Glastonbury’s organisers, for standing by them amidst calls for their removal.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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These entries, commended by the judges, feature colorful auroras, dazzling solar prominences, glowing galaxies and nebulas and breathtaking skyscapes.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Kennedy commended major food manufacturers that have pledged to take artificial coloring out of their foods.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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State leaders applauding efforts to kill the Gotion project is another sign of change in a Michigan Republican Party that in years past typically supported large automotive and economic development projects.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Michael Marsh, president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers, applauded the deregulation efforts, saying farmers were hit with thousands of pages of regulations pertaining to migrant farmworkers in recent years.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Be transparent about the mistake, acknowledge your role, and offer support to help the team recover.—
Julia Sullivan,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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The appeals court acknowledged this in its recent rulings.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Catcher Connor Wong #12 of the Boston Red Sox congratulates Aroldis Chapman #44 after their 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on July 13, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Friends star Courteney Cox and her boyfriend, singer Johnny McDaid, congratulated Iga Świątek after her Women’s Singles win on Saturday at Wimbledon.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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