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
Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, general superintendent and CEO of the Chicago Park District, thanked volunteers and vendors for their efforts, noting Wicker Park was just one of 180 cleanup projects scheduled around the city this week.
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Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
In an April 9 Instagram post, Paul thanked the people who have stood by her amid her legal troubles with Dakota.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the only openly gay commission member, thanked his straight colleagues for their support.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
McCarty did not deny NorCal Resists’ version of events, and in a statement thanked the nonprofit and other elected officials for helping the man.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Johnson thanked her directly on Instagram.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
The freshman star thanked Stanford in his Instagram post.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
French authorities also thanked Oman for its mediation role to secure the release of Kohler and Paris.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Kohler and Paris thanked on Wednesday all those who helped them out of Iran.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
In an April 9 Instagram post, Paul thanked the people who have stood by her amid her legal troubles with Dakota.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Miami Beach Commissioner Alex Fernandez, the only openly gay commission member, thanked his straight colleagues for their support.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
McCarty did not deny NorCal Resists’ version of events, and in a statement thanked the nonprofit and other elected officials for helping the man.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Johnson thanked her directly on Instagram.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Apr. 2026
The freshman star thanked Stanford in his Instagram post.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
French authorities also thanked Oman for its mediation role to secure the release of Kohler and Paris.
—Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Kohler and Paris thanked on Wednesday all those who helped them out of Iran.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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Wiseman commended the pilot for the mission, Victor Glover, for his composure during the reentry.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Despite how difficult sitting through the case was, the jurors commended Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez for her fairness — and lead prosecutor Abbe Rifkin for fighting so hard for Quatisha.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Iran has also acknowledged indirect talks.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The city of San Jose has acknowledged some criticism of the cameras and location data.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The United Center faithful applauded as the final horn sounded for the last time this season.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The show then cut to the present day, where the audience applauded Plaza, whose baby bump could be seen under her navy blue dress.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Board member Ann Maine congratulated Aitchison after the meeting.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The morning show host congratulated Sophia and Isabella — who went to different high schools — on their accomplishments with individual social media posts.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Short has previously praised his Oscar-winning costar for her demeanor on set, sharing what might surprise fans most about working with her.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The director praised the major American distributor at length while speaking alongside producing partner Emilie Lesclaux at this year’s Projeto Paradiso National Talent Network Meeting, held in their hometown of Recife.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Her 26-year-old daughter, meanwhile, complimented her mom’s look in a black gown.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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As a final touch, Blanchett wore rosy blush and glossy pink lipstick, and switched up the texture of her bob with some soft, beachy waves that beautifully complimented the venue's vernal theme.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was also honored in the Mariners Hall of Fame in 2022.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Now a sneaker free agent after his high-profile departure from longtime sponsor Under Armour, Curry honored James with a blue-and-yellow version of the LeBron X iD sneakers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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