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 In a concession speech Tuesday night, Brattin thanked voters for nominating him and Trump for his endorsement. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026 Another woman thanked the Queens rapper — who lives in the Los Angeles area — for her loyalty to the president. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026 The company thanked the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM), stores, buyers, press, celebrities, models, and other industry figures who had supported them. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026 Having faith for a feathery happy ending, Hoylman-Sigal thanked the borough’s bird lovers for keeping an eagle eye on the owls’ doings. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026 Fils-Aimé thanked El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele in his brief speech. — ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026 Garcia thanked her staff and the media for spreading the word and the message to vote. — Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 Garcia thanked her predecessor and parents, and touted being part of the national blue wave of Democrats heading to Washington. — Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026 And in Nazareth, one of Israel’s largest Arab cities, Awni Zoabi thanked God for a possible return to rationality in a country where extreme rhetoric has increased. — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

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Pickett commended officers and first responders for their response to the shooting.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
That should be commended, but the win should also be inspiring, and something the Dolphins labor to build on.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of commended

Verb

The board did not directly answer during the meeting, though members acknowledged the need for changes going forward.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Trump officials and people close to the White House quickly acknowledged that a massive blue wave was coming.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of acknowledged

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Sorrells congratulated Burks on her victory and said his office will work with her to ensure a smooth transition.

— Emerson Clarridge Updated November 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Ted Leonsis, Monumental Sports & Entertainment founder, chairman and CEO, congratulated democratic socialist Janeese Lewis George on her Washington mayoral win.

— Spencer Kimball,Garrett Downs,Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of congratulated

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View this post on Instagram Stewart was also a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and praised activists like McKellen, who is gay.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2026
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert praised the sellout crowds at State Farm Arena for Games 3 and 4 and emphasized the opportunity to accommodate thousands more fans.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of praised

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James Johnson gifted him his own brand-new Jordans when Powell complimented them during a pre-draft workout.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Any team can win (or lose) on Sundays There’s a reason Andy Reid complimented the opposing team despite poor recent performances and the overall record.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of complimented

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Before the game, first responders were honored and both coaches made sure to express their gratitude for the swift and effective work of those who protected the communities.

— Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
The Persian Gulf state has declared force majeure — citing unexpected, uncontrollable events preventing contracts from being honored — every month since the March attack.

— Spencer Kimball,Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026

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