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 pharmacy chain announced in a post to its website on Friday that all stores have been shuttered, thanking customers for their years of support.
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Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2025
Judge Subramanian thanked Combs’ children for addressing the court.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
In a statement to the INDY, Dixon slammed the university administration's initial decision to place him on administrative leave, while thanking his supporters who condemned his removal.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Combs then thanked the judge for his time before the court took a short break.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2025
Judge Subramanian thanked Combs’ children for addressing the court.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
In a statement to the INDY, Dixon slammed the university administration's initial decision to place him on administrative leave, while thanking his supporters who condemned his removal.
—Julia Bonavita , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Combs then thanked the judge for his time before the court took a short break.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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Multiple reviewers commend the sneakers for workouts, but they can also be worn outside of the gym.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Woods commended his deputies Monday for working through the night to find Speight.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Air Line Pilots Association, the largest airline pilot’s union in the world, applauded the decision.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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While many applauded the boldness of the song, others questioned why Waterboer delivered it with such intensity.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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One person close to White House staff’s efforts to keep the president informed acknowledged that his information diet has narrowed since the first term.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The idea was first introduced as part of a broader review of the city's five-year budget projections in 2024, when Waukesha officials acknowledged emerging spending gaps.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Fiala congratulated Babis and conceded defeat.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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After Swift’s engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce went public in August, local establishments such as Pursuit Spirits and Ten20 Craft Brewery congratulated the famous couple with cheeky Instagram posts.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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