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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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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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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Centre Court applauded the No 1 seed for her quick reaction.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Davies then applauded the work that was done last year following a deadly multiple 18-wheeler accident on Interstate 40 in Monroe County.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Last month, President Trump acknowledged concerns among agriculture industry leaders that recent immigration enforcement was taking away critical workers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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At this point, the most scientists can hope for is that the US legal system ultimately acknowledges that the decision to cut their funding runs afoul of these congressional directives.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 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 21 Jul. 2025.
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