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
Seconds after the anchors thanked Pulte for appearing and handed things off to Squawk on the Street, the production crew were tearing down the set and prepping for the opening bell.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The president also spoke to the emir and prime minister of Qatar and thanked them for their support and friendship to our country.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Locals are sentimental about the happy, drunken teen graduates, who are thanked by strangers for their future contributions to Denmark.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The longtime pastor of Korumburra Baptist Church also thanked the prosecutors, medical staff, and members of the community who’d reached out to support his grieving family.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Associated Press, Stern thanked Cohen for agreeing to the prank and also addressed rumors that have swirled about him potentially leaving SiriusXM after nearly 20 years.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The South China Morning Post noted on Monday that James thanked his Chinese fans for their reception of him.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In remarks after her win, Sabalenka thanked Americans for cheering her on throughout numerous performances at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
The president also spoke to the emir and prime minister of Qatar and thanked them for their support and friendship to our country.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2025
Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Locals are sentimental about the happy, drunken teen graduates, who are thanked by strangers for their future contributions to Denmark.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
The longtime pastor of Korumburra Baptist Church also thanked the prosecutors, medical staff, and members of the community who’d reached out to support his grieving family.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Associated Press, Stern thanked Cohen for agreeing to the prank and also addressed rumors that have swirled about him potentially leaving SiriusXM after nearly 20 years.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The South China Morning Post noted on Monday that James thanked his Chinese fans for their reception of him.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
In remarks after her win, Sabalenka thanked Americans for cheering her on throughout numerous performances at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Henneberry commended both the Haberman family and the community for finding a bright light and taking something that is terrible and making something that is beautiful.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the interview, Jenkins acknowledged the legislation includes some provisions that could help people, like temporary tax breaks for seniors, but said those are outweighed by cuts to programs millions rely on.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The study acknowledged some important limitations to the research.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Reactions From Local Lawmakers While some lawmakers applauded the change, there were still criticisms.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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On Chinese social media, users applauded the impressive hardware and discipline of the PLA – and drew comparisons to Trump’s military parade held in Washington in June.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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When the Niners clinched their spot in the coveted game, Brandt congratulated Purdy on the field.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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At the end of August, the All The Queen’s Men actress congratulated her man on his new law office in a warm and lengthy post on Instagram.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nadler, the long-serving congressman, praised his former aide and state assemblyman Micah Lasher but stopped short of supporting him.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many internet users have praised Morrison and her team for saving Maple's life and those of her puppies too.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Packaged in the same upscale 750ml bottle as the previous 18 editions, but with a deep navy-blue label complimented by gold accents.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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McKinnon, who raps under the name NBATAE, even received a call from NBA YoungBoy himself, who complimented him on his rap name while giving him words of encouragement and support.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The following year, Jones was honored with the Tony Lifetime Achievement Award.—
Vandana Pawa,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bettencourt performed with Osbourne at the show, and his band Extreme honored him with a medley of his hits at a concert in Zürich last month.—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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