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
Just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, all of the hard work.
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
During the event, which was also attended by Mandy Moore, Olivia Holt and Duff’s family, the singer got emotional, thanking the fans.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Spoil yourself or your valentine with the TheraGun Mini Massage Gun this season, and thank me later.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Massey's mother Donna also thanked the court at large.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
During the event, which was also attended by Mandy Moore, Olivia Holt and Duff’s family, the singer got emotional, thanking the fans.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
Spoil yourself or your valentine with the TheraGun Mini Massage Gun this season, and thank me later.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
Massey's mother Donna also thanked the court at large.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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On Sunday night and into Monday, BAM’s X feed spilled over with reposts commending the account for its largely correct forecasts.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2026
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Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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The moment Murphy loses his footing and nearly plunges to his death, one brick away from his goal, audiences should be on the edge of their seats, primed to applaud when the deed is done.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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One key longtime supporter of the stadium restoration project, Stuart Blumberg, applauded Pardo’s effort.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Backstage, Finn Balor congratulated Punk and thanked him for giving him his flowers last week.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The idea that Henie actually had a romantic relationship with Hitler is widely disputed; the ice princess and the dictator did, however, reportedly go to lunch after Hitler congratulated her rinkside on winning her third Olympic title.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Lewis acknowledged after a 3-9 finish in 2024 that thinking about the collective needs to be emphasized more than ever in this age of transfer portal comings and goings.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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