THANKED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Before dismissing the jury, Sullivan thanked them for their dedication throughout the nearly six-week trial. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 In the letter, shared with NC Local by Evans, Melonas thanked the groups for their partnership. — Lily Knoepp, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026 Clooney then thanked his friends and his wife, Amal Clooney, who was beaming in the audience. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 The agency thanked the public for providing information and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, West Sacramento Police Department and Yolo County Sheriff’s Office for assisting with the investigation. — Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The town thanked emergency personnel and beach staff for their prompt response. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Hamilton also thanked Trump for the assistance and local government. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 After he was found alive Wednesday, the sheriff’s office thanked the volunteers, personnel and members of the public who helped with the search. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Harper's father, Mike Moyski, thanked the community for its support in the aftermath of the shooting. — Heather Brown, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

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Verb

The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of commended

Verb

The city’s original project report acknowledged that the fence could affect cultural resources and the park’s historic character.

— Hanna Kang, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The duo, who were engaged in other creative pursuits while their brand was on hold, acknowledged that their return was slow — and that was intentional.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of acknowledged

Verb

Mamdani applauded police for stopping the attack but said an internal investigation would be conducted.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026
After Savery finished her victim impact statement, a handful of other victims and observers in the courtroom applauded.

— Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of applauded

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Woods on Sunday congratulated PGA Tour golfer Scottie Scheffler, who won the Tour Championship, claiming a second FedEx Cup title and surpassing Woods for the most PGA Tour career earnings.

— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026
Beckham told reporters that Harbaugh put his arm around him and congratulated him on making the team following a solid final preseason game against the New York Jets.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of congratulated

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Conor Fitzpatrick, an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which brought the lawsuit, praised the ruling.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
The girls’ mother, Stephanie Soares, praised Legaspi and Feir for helping to motivate her daughters, as Naya has adjusted to using her prosthetic foot and Milayna has spent time outside of her wheelchair for the first time in her life.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of praised

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After seeing a replay, Tatis walked to the wall, complimented the boy and jumped up to give him a fist bump.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
As for freshman running backs Jonaz Walton and Javian Osborne, Denbrock complimented the four-star prospects’ potential while also throwing cold water on expectations for them this early in their careers.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of complimented

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Nothing was mistaken at the inaugural Cartier Cinema Club dinner held at Venice’s Gritti Palace, where Chazelle’s La La Land was honored with dinner on the canal overlooking the Basilica della Salute.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 5 Sep. 2026
God willing, that place will be juvenile court, where the lives of these young people can be respected and honored.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

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