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
Commissioner Tammy Pierce, who represents the section of Fort Worth where the development will go, thanked Black Mountain, via Riley, for bringing more money and employment opportunities to the area before recommending changing the site’s zoning to allow for the data center.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
After thanking numerous people involved in the film, Springsteen turned the speech political.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Massive thank you to all the staff at Jupiter Medical Center and Dr Sasha Melendy for their amazing care.
—Effie Orfanides, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Please and thank you), doesn’t mean that other SkyMiles members aren’t getting something extra out of the deal.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
After thanking numerous people involved in the film, Springsteen turned the speech political.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Massive thank you to all the staff at Jupiter Medical Center and Dr Sasha Melendy for their amazing care.
—Effie Orfanides, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
Please and thank you), doesn’t mean that other SkyMiles members aren’t getting something extra out of the deal.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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Cozens’ former teammate Kyle Okposo took to Cozens right away, even commending the youngster for his leadership skills.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Carrie Severino, president of the conservative advocacy group Judicial Crisis Network, told the Washington Examiner that clearer emergency docket orders can help stop issues from returning to the docket, while commending the justices for taking up the FTC firing case.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Finally, Berners-Lee stood, maestro-like, from the keyboard, turning to applaud each quadrant of the roaring crowd.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tech Oversight, an AI oversight advocacy organization that set its sights on the California Legislature earlier this year, applauded Wiener and Newsom for supporting SB 53 despite Big Tech’s objections.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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While acknowledging that Priscilla Queen of the Desert 2 will travel further afield than Australia and venture overseas, Elliott refuses to reveal more.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Donald acknowledged the challenge, but remained composed.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Both Jeremy and Evi joined the couple for their engagement festivities and congratulated them in separate Instagram Stories.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
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Please join me in congratulating Peter on his new role and in welcoming him to Amazon.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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