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
Hough went into greater detail in a lengthy caption accompanying the video, thanking Dr. Carolyn Alexander and her team at Southeast Crescent Regional Commission, which specializes in fertility care and helping to create families, according to its website.
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Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 8 June 2025
Trump thanked him repeatedly for his service and presented him with a gold key in the Oval Office on May 30.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 June 2025
The Athletic would like to thank all of its subscribers who took part in our Manchester United end-of-season survey.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The Imagine Entertainment co-founder was also among those signing an open letter thanking Joe Biden in 2023 for his efforts to release hostages in Gaza.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
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Stephanie Guerilus, People.com, 8 June 2025
Trump thanked him repeatedly for his service and presented him with a gold key in the Oval Office on May 30.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 8 June 2025
The Athletic would like to thank all of its subscribers who took part in our Manchester United end-of-season survey.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 7 June 2025
The Imagine Entertainment co-founder was also among those signing an open letter thanking Joe Biden in 2023 for his efforts to release hostages in Gaza.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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While Anthropic should be commended for telling the truth, eliminating such assistance for terrorism should not be left up to any one party.—
Steven Stalinsky,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Netflix should be commended for respecting France’s extensive streaming regulation, the President of Lupin producer Gaumont Television France said today at Conecta Fiction.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
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President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth applaud during attend a military parade commemorating the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with his 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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June 11, 2025 When Ferrari, the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, committed to achieving carbon neutrality and to electrifying a large part of its car fleet, investors and employees applauded the new strategy.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
11 June 2025
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Check in with teammates, acknowledge their stressors, and lead with compassion.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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June 12, 2025 When Caruso's current team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, clinched the NBA Finals, Johnson was one of the first to take to X and congratulate Caruso.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The program marked its launch yesterday (June 9) at Amazon’s flagship New York City office, Hank, with an event to welcome and congratulate the interns.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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