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 Jain family, which has operated two memorable Boise-area Indian restaurants, is saying thank you and farewell — at least to the food-service industry.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2026
Fahnlander traveled with her to the Florida ceremony and said therapists from across the country came up to thank her.
—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
Refine your calendar by fixing a tiny workflow snag, then thank your body for the feedback instead of pushing harder.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Let’s start with the good news (and thank the gods for any good news about anything these days).
—Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2026
Fahnlander traveled with her to the Florida ceremony and said therapists from across the country came up to thank her.
—Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 19 June 2026
Refine your calendar by fixing a tiny workflow snag, then thank your body for the feedback instead of pushing harder.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Let’s start with the good news (and thank the gods for any good news about anything these days).
—Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Macron commended Trump for the announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Iran and for attending the G7 summit, which France is hosting, during his opening remarks.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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In a statement, SAG-AFTRA national executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland applauded the hosts on their organizing drive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Iran fans applaud for their team after a 2-2 draw between Iran and New Zealand in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G match on June 15, 2026 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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The video has racked up over 115,000 likes and thousands of comments, with many congratulating the mom-to-be.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, digging out my old Rod Brind'Amour Flyers jersey and congratulating the coach on his team's Stanley Cup Finals win.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Lewis openly acknowledged the sport’s inherent danger.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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