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
What Kristi Noem said about ICE detentions in Indiana
Noem thanked Indiana Gov. Mike Braun for partnering with the Trump administration to create an ICE detention center.
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
The Princess of Wales organized the inaugural concert as a way to thank those who went above and beyond for their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a tradition that has continued ever since to bring people together in the spirit of the holidays.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Rogers thanked Breaux for his service to the state.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
After the vote, Gamboa took over running the meeting, thanking the board for their confidence and promising to do his best.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 7 Aug. 2025
The Princess of Wales organized the inaugural concert as a way to thank those who went above and beyond for their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, in a tradition that has continued ever since to bring people together in the spirit of the holidays.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Rogers thanked Breaux for his service to the state.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
After the vote, Gamboa took over running the meeting, thanking the board for their confidence and promising to do his best.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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Whitmer, in turn, has commended Hall for putting forward a road funding plan after years of legislative inaction.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The group’s president and CEO, Kim Glas, commended Trump for leveraging his presidential authority on the matter.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 July 2025
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For the second time in six months, captain Virgil van Dijk and his team-mates stood watching and applauding as the silverware was presented at Wembley.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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Florida State Representative Daniel Perez applauds during a joint session of the Florida State Legislature at the state Capitol in Tallahassee on January 9, 2024.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Longtime computer scientist and Stanford University professor emeritus Yoav Shoham recently acknowledged the great promise of AI agents — and emphasized the need for caution.—
Forbes Research,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wasserman previously acknowledged his sales team faced challenges during the 11-year lead time between Los Angeles securing the Olympics and the actual event.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Several celebrities, including Olivia Jade and Poppy Delevingne, congratulated the couple in Talita's Instagram comments section.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Prince of Wales then took to the field to congratulate the team, shaking hands with England player Michelle Agyemang and offering her warm congratulations.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 July 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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