as in commended
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 thanked
Elsewhere in his speech, Farrell thanked The Penguin's creative team, his costars, and even someone on the craft services team.
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Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
After winning for video of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards last year, Swift publicly thanked Kelce for his support.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
Danson, 77, thanked his managers, agents and his longtime publicist Annett Wolf, along with casts and crews he's worked with over the years.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Moore thanked her director Coralie Fargaet, her on-screen other-half Margaret Qualley, and people who have been with her over the last 30 years.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
The two actors embraced on stage, and Lopez thanked Fiennes for his kind words.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Ariana Grande also thanked Coolidge for sharing this moment with her.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2025
Washington also thanked his wife, Pauletta Washington.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Jones easily could have taken shots at the Giants organization, but instead, thanked them for the opportunity and took responsibility for his struggles.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Esther Kang, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
After winning for video of the year at the MTV Video Music Awards last year, Swift publicly thanked Kelce for his support.
—Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Jan. 2025
Danson, 77, thanked his managers, agents and his longtime publicist Annett Wolf, along with casts and crews he's worked with over the years.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Moore thanked her director Coralie Fargaet, her on-screen other-half Margaret Qualley, and people who have been with her over the last 30 years.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2025
The two actors embraced on stage, and Lopez thanked Fiennes for his kind words.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Ariana Grande also thanked Coolidge for sharing this moment with her.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2025
Washington also thanked his wife, Pauletta Washington.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
Jones easily could have taken shots at the Giants organization, but instead, thanked them for the opportunity and took responsibility for his struggles.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
Verb
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After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Hamer acknowledged the disproportionate effect those tariffs could have on small businesses.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2025
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Things will likely even out, but Cora acknowledged the early errors have been costly.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Also; regardless if the Rockies are good or bad; shouldn’t they be applauded for bringing up prospects early and not pausing for a future control that might be meaningless?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The banking industry has applauded Republican lawmakers for reversing the cap on overdraft fees.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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When the outcome was sealed, players formed a pile on the court as the coaches congratulated each other under a storm of confetti resembling snowflakes, some doing angels.—
Gary B. Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Dec. 2024
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But Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, Sunni groups that Iran supports, congratulated the Syrian rebels of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a Sunni Islamist group, on their victory over Assad.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Others complimented the easy assembly and sturdy structure.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Hawaii Honolulu City Lights is a month-long event within this city, and it is complimented by holiday trees and other decorations and special night themes.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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