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
The Aluminum Narwhals would also like to thank all their parents and sponsors for their support, the news release stated.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Mayor Karen Bass released a statement thanking the firefighters for battling the fire.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
And thank God for that, as the public schools are teaching no consequences for bad behavior.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
Grab three for $9 with this multipack and stash them in your carry-on for your next trip—your feet will thank me later.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Mayor Karen Bass released a statement thanking the firefighters for battling the fire.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
And thank God for that, as the public schools are teaching no consequences for bad behavior.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2026
Grab three for $9 with this multipack and stash them in your carry-on for your next trip—your feet will thank me later.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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Shanahan commended Ricky Pearsall’s approach toward early-season success and cited a Week 4 knee injury for costing him nine games in a no-touchdown season.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Sheriff Henson also commended the deputies, calling their actions a powerful example of service under pressure.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The moment Murphy loses his footing and nearly plunges to his death, one brick away from his goal, audiences should be on the edge of their seats, primed to applaud when the deed is done.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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One key longtime supporter of the stadium restoration project, Stuart Blumberg, applauded Pardo’s effort.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Backstage, Finn Balor congratulated Punk and thanked him for giving him his flowers last week.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The idea that Henie actually had a romantic relationship with Hitler is widely disputed; the ice princess and the dictator did, however, reportedly go to lunch after Hitler congratulated her rinkside on winning her third Olympic title.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lewis acknowledged after a 3-9 finish in 2024 that thinking about the collective needs to be emphasized more than ever in this age of transfer portal comings and goings.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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