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
Trump welcomed Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on board and thanked Qatar for its efforts in the ceasefire deal in the Gaza, Al-Jazeera reported.
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
The head of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman’s Association thanked state officials for early planning and responsiveness but lamented the impact on the industry.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
This time, thank you to Penn State, Clemson and possibly soon Texas for ushering yourselves out and making room.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Shinsuke Nakamura read a message Styles wrote to them, in which Styles thanked them for their significance to his career in Japan and worldwide.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
The head of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman’s Association thanked state officials for early planning and responsiveness but lamented the impact on the industry.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
This time, thank you to Penn State, Clemson and possibly soon Texas for ushering yourselves out and making room.
—Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Shinsuke Nakamura read a message Styles wrote to them, in which Styles thanked them for their significance to his career in Japan and worldwide.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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While some on social media commended Curtis for having empathy toward someone with vastly different political views, others criticized her for appearing to excuse Kirk's controversial messaging, particularly his rejection of transgender people.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Dicus commended Nunez, KNBC reported.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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Boss also applauded the managing team of Five Below for their strong direction and recent strategic initiatives.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Their remaining team-mates applauded the away enclosure, but many in that section were gesticulating their disdain.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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During that time, Ashley has said he's been working on a policy that is both strong and permits access to the courthouse complex but has acknowledged the limitations of what is legally permissible.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But city officials have acknowledged of late that the drug use and crime has since spilled over into nearby neighborhoods, particularly the South End, which has been deemed a hot-spot area by the city and targeted for greater police enforcement.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Markle publicly congratulated the couple and liked Swift’s Instagram announcement of her engagement to Kelce.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Oct. 2025
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Deputy prime minister Simon Harris also congratulated Connolly for her victory which is expected to be formally announced later on Saturday.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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