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
Still, Joe thanks him for his understanding, which is more than Nathan, who checked out of having to deal with Max at all, can do.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
But Hosty is forced to swallow his questions and help Jake disappear after Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy call Jake to thank him for stopping Oswald.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … FUNNY BUSINESS – Comedian accepts Ricky Gervais' award with pointed joke about thanking God and trans community.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Scott’s philanthropic organization, Yield Giving, has helped more than 2,700 organizations spanning nearly all of these areas, and some organizations have explicitly thanked the billionaire philanthropist for doing so.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
But Hosty is forced to swallow his questions and help Jake disappear after Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy call Jake to thank him for stopping Oswald.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … FUNNY BUSINESS – Comedian accepts Ricky Gervais' award with pointed joke about thanking God and trans community.
—FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Scott’s philanthropic organization, Yield Giving, has helped more than 2,700 organizations spanning nearly all of these areas, and some organizations have explicitly thanked the billionaire philanthropist for doing so.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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Captain Brandon Fisher was commended by the heads of the National Transportation Safety Board and the Federal Aviation Administration and even Boeing executives for helping ensure none of the 177 people aboard flight 1282 were killed when the blowout happened in January 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Critics and fans have commended the adaptation for its acting, cinematography, and adherence to the original source material.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Jan. 2026
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Craig Gutierrez applauded the attorney general’s efforts.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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His decision has been applauded by some of his fellow GOP members.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The pair exchanged smiles and kisses as the accolade was engraved, while Chalamet also congratulated fellow winner Paul Thomas Anderson, who took home the Best Screenplay award for One Battle After Another.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Trump congratulated Microsoft on its efforts to keep prices in check, suggesting that other companies will make similar commitments.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 Jan. 2026
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In their budget proposal, the governor and his staff acknowledged both the risk to revenues and the structural deficit.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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In his first remarks as mayor, Calvo acknowledged frustration among residents who have felt disconnected from local government.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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