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
Since posting, Watt’s video has gone viral, even catching the attention of the Live Like Maddie Foundation, which thanked her for capturing the magic and shared her clip to help promote next year’s event.
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Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Police thanked the community for their help in a Tuesday morning Facebook post and said the little girl was safe.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Jake Gyllenhaal once thanked Miller on late night TV for helping restore his German shepherd’s dignity.
—Jane Stern, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
In a post on social media, ICE also thanked the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service for assisting with the operation.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The head of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman’s Association thanked state officials for early planning and responsiveness but lamented the impact on the industry.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Shinsuke Nakamura read a message Styles wrote to them, in which Styles thanked them for their significance to his career in Japan and worldwide.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Her dad stoically waving on the jumbotron as Eilish thanked them and Finneas — her brother, co-writer and producer.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
In a statement issued by the actors’ union on Monday, Cranston thanked OpenAI for updating Sora 2 to add new protections.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Police thanked the community for their help in a Tuesday morning Facebook post and said the little girl was safe.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2025
Jake Gyllenhaal once thanked Miller on late night TV for helping restore his German shepherd’s dignity.
—Jane Stern, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
In a post on social media, ICE also thanked the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service for assisting with the operation.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The head of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman’s Association thanked state officials for early planning and responsiveness but lamented the impact on the industry.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
Shinsuke Nakamura read a message Styles wrote to them, in which Styles thanked them for their significance to his career in Japan and worldwide.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Her dad stoically waving on the jumbotron as Eilish thanked them and Finneas — her brother, co-writer and producer.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
In a statement issued by the actors’ union on Monday, Cranston thanked OpenAI for updating Sora 2 to add new protections.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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In the waning days of the pandemic, appreciation and recognition came from Los Angeles city and county officials, who, according to posts on Farzam’s Instagram, commended Farzam for operating Covid testing centers and hailed him as a leader and role model.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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By all means, this committee should aim to commemorate the freeing of slaves, Moore acknowledged, once the nationalists had taken over in earnest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sudan’s army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who is also the de facto head of state, acknowledged the rebels’ capture of El Fasher.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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International production location incentives now include mandates for skills development spending, which Weiss applauded for training young technicians.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Though the judges applauded his determination, his low scores led him to be sent home anyway.—
Diana Pearl,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The president even congratulated him following the June 3 opening of his restaurant The Detroit Cowboy in Nashville.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Several Love Is Blind and Perfect Match alums congratulated the couple in the comments section.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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When speaking to cohost Julianne Hough before receiving her scores, Earle praised her partner for providing the same kind of tough, yet helpful feedback that Burke was about to offer.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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Redditors in the comment section were appreciative of the woman’s lighthearted attitude about the mix-up and praised her for being understanding.—
Emily Rella,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Barrymore complimented the nuanced nature of the show's exploration of the troubled teen industry.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the past, Sheridan has complimented the way PBR has marketed its sport, hoping to do the same for horse events.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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This year’s festival also honored a host of industry icons and rising stars.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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During the event, Erika Kirk, Turning Point USA CEO and widow of late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, will be honored with the inaugural Charlie Kirk legacy award.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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