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
Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The president also spoke to the emir and prime minister of Qatar and thanked them for their support and friendship to our country.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Locals are sentimental about the happy, drunken teen graduates, who are thanked by strangers for their future contributions to Denmark.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The longtime pastor of Korumburra Baptist Church also thanked the prosecutors, medical staff, and members of the community who’d reached out to support his grieving family.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Associated Press, Stern thanked Cohen for agreeing to the prank and also addressed rumors that have swirled about him potentially leaving SiriusXM after nearly 20 years.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The South China Morning Post noted on Monday that James thanked his Chinese fans for their reception of him.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In remarks after her win, Sabalenka thanked Americans for cheering her on throughout numerous performances at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The president also spoke to the emir and prime minister of Qatar and thanked them for their support and friendship to our country.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Locals are sentimental about the happy, drunken teen graduates, who are thanked by strangers for their future contributions to Denmark.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The longtime pastor of Korumburra Baptist Church also thanked the prosecutors, medical staff, and members of the community who’d reached out to support his grieving family.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Associated Press, Stern thanked Cohen for agreeing to the prank and also addressed rumors that have swirled about him potentially leaving SiriusXM after nearly 20 years.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The South China Morning Post noted on Monday that James thanked his Chinese fans for their reception of him.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In remarks after her win, Sabalenka thanked Americans for cheering her on throughout numerous performances at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
Verb
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At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the interview, Jenkins acknowledged the legislation includes some provisions that could help people, like temporary tax breaks for seniors, but said those are outweighed by cuts to programs millions rely on.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The study acknowledged some important limitations to the research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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This act of sportsmanship by Nicklaus was both controversial and applauded.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The user who tweeted the video, @SMHIghlights1, taunted Sanders for wanting the starting quarterback job because Cleveland lost, and instead of joining in on the mockery, several fans in the comment section actually applauded Sanders for being a good teammate.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The mood was celebratory, and Jassy congratulated employees on Zoox’s success to date, the person said.—
Salvador Rodriguez,Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The court gave the green light for those sweeping immigration operations to continue in Los Angeles — a decision that was praised by the White House and castigated by immigrant rights advocates.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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New novels are rightly praised for breaking with traditional forms and criticized for turning to stale formulas and cliches.—
Nathaniel Moore
September 10,
Literary Hub,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wave head coach Jonas Eidevall complimented the way Gotham played.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The president complimented him in kind.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The historic win at Sunday night's 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, breaks a 77-year barrier in the only acting field that had never honored a Black performer since the Emmy Awards began.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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