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thanked

verb

past tense of thank
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 In its closure announcement, 36 Handles thanked the El Dorado Hills community for its support, extending gratitude to its customers, vendors, friends and musicians who performed at the venue. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026 At her mother’s funeral in October 2013, Cosco, then 22, spoke from behind bulletproof glass and thanked her mother. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026 In a statement, Lomick thanked her campaign team and supporters. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 Judges thanked the audience for maintaining a respectful decorum for an intense and sensitive case. — Jen Guadarrama, IndyStar, 21 Sep. 2026 After the video, Landry took the stage and thanked state lawmakers, including some who signed nondisclosure agreements over negotiations for the deal. — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026 Zelenskyy also thanked Trump for the visit to Kyiv earlier this month by presidential envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law. — Jamie Dorrington, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 At the end of the song, Rocky passed the megaphone to Riot, who thanked concertgoers for coming. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Nick even thanked the judge at one point in the hearing, the outlet reported. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
  1. commended
  2. acknowledged
  3. applauded
  4. congratulated
  5. praised
  6. complimented
  7. honored
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  • But several people who spoke during the board meeting commended students who took part in the walkout and asked they not be punished for their advocacy.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Marcarelli commended his firefighters for their response to the tragic incident.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of commended
Verb
  • The essay follows the yearslong debate over AI’s place within the creative industry, which has further rankled people after AI company leaders acknowledged the tools may slip out of human control.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Users were already required to state a reason, but the company acknowledged that the old free-text system yielded explanations that were not always specific.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of acknowledged
Verb
  • He also was applauded by many people for his actions on the sideline.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In July, the Whiteman Airport Coalition applauded Moreno for her important coverage of a brush fire.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of applauded
Verb
  • The veteran coach congratulated his team for the win and quickly pivoted to yelling about mental mistakes that kept Houston County in the game.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Fineman, 38, congratulated the newest SNL cast members in her own Instagram post after the big reveal.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of congratulated
Verb
  • Gray praised the producers and actors who helped bring the film to life and reflected on his early dreams of being a filmmaker.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Others praised the comfortable handles, sleek look, and substantial weight.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of praised
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  • The teacher allegedly complimented Jane Doe repeatedly and touched her during class.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Clark also has complimented Reese as a competitor and teammate during the tournament.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of complimented
Verb
  • He had just been honored by the Queen of England with a CBE for his contribution to fashion.
    — Grace Coddington, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Organizers said in a statement on Instagram that guests who were turned away will have their tickets honored this weekend on Friday and Sunday, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday nights next week.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of honored

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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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