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
Cronin thanked the late Bill Walton for always reminding him about the importance of offense.
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Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Celia Cruz’s state highlighted and thanked his work with the Queen of Salsa.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2026
In August 2009, Ferguson said various companies were interested in being part of the project and thanked him for helping, according to the documents.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Mayor Dean Trantalis thanked the Coast Guard for working with the city to help improve traffic flow.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Mayor Cherelle Parker visited the site Thursday morning and thanked the workers for their efforts, spokesperson Joe Grace said.
—Maryclaire Dale, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker briefly visited the site Thursday and thanked NPS workers for carefully restoring the displays.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Schreiner continuously thanked his supporters and offered crumbs of hope from the ongoing investigation.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Patric Morgan, a member of transit advocacy group Dallas Area Transit Alliance, said the proposal is creative and thanked Bryant for the work to draft it.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, Celia Cruz’s state highlighted and thanked his work with the Queen of Salsa.
—Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2026
In August 2009, Ferguson said various companies were interested in being part of the project and thanked him for helping, according to the documents.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Mayor Dean Trantalis thanked the Coast Guard for working with the city to help improve traffic flow.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Mayor Cherelle Parker visited the site Thursday morning and thanked the workers for their efforts, spokesperson Joe Grace said.
—Maryclaire Dale, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker briefly visited the site Thursday and thanked NPS workers for carefully restoring the displays.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Schreiner continuously thanked his supporters and offered crumbs of hope from the ongoing investigation.
—Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Patric Morgan, a member of transit advocacy group Dallas Area Transit Alliance, said the proposal is creative and thanked Bryant for the work to draft it.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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The Catholic leaders commended anyone who continues to work for peace and justice, including those who peacefully assemble, and are caring for their immigrant neighbors.—
Anissa Rivera,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Shapiro commended the strength of the new study.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
5 Feb. 2026
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Schaeffer acknowledged that the Rockies were bad at baserunning — and many other baseball basics — during Colorado’s miserable 119-loss season in 2025.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the Kohberger case, investigators acknowledged the FBI used DNA from a a knife sheath found at the crime scene in a genetic investigation.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a conversation hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute in Miami in conjunction with the Miami opening, Monsignor Alberto Rocca of Milan’s Pinocoteca Ambrosiano, applauded D&G’s use of the Catholic symbols so integral to Italian culture.—
Jane Wooldridge,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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Council member Linea Palmisano gave the declaration to the family and applauded Minneapolis police for their heroic acts on the day that two children were killed and 21 others were injured.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the comments, a few congratulated the lovebirds — sort of.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Malinin congratulated his Kazakhstani competitor after the event concluded.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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However, the priest has been praised by progressives for his academic achievements and his efforts to assist the poor.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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But fans have widely praised Parker's vision and adherence to the source material.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Over the decades the classic ski look has been complimented by Norwegian sweaters, glare-shunning sunglasses and furry boots.—
David G. Allan Feb 15,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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No man had ever complimented my taste in music before.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The actor was to be honored with the Dean and Kathleen Rasmussen Advocate of the Year Award.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Sunday, Heat president Pat Riley, who guided the Lakers during their championship Showtime era in the ’80s, will become the first coach honored by the Lakers with an arena-front statue, in a ceremony scheduled before the team’s game against the Boston Celtics.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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