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
Gosling thanked Kenan Thompson for coming out to support him.
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Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In a social media post later Thursday, Noem thanked Trump for the new appointment.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noem thanked the president for appointing her to the new position and, in a statement, rattled through her achievements during her 13-month stint.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Jameson thanked the city for its partnership, and his team at Visit Fort Worth saying their jobs are to make the city a better place through supporting its tourism industry.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Advertisement British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood thanked police and security services following the arrests.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Creuzot, who conceded Wednesday after the final results were released, thanked supporters, voters and his family, and congratulated Givens.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
In a statement on Friday, Lamont praised Quiros’ record as commissioner and thanked him for his years of service.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Sarandos and Peters thanked Warner’s leadership despite the final outcome.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In a social media post later Thursday, Noem thanked Trump for the new appointment.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noem thanked the president for appointing her to the new position and, in a statement, rattled through her achievements during her 13-month stint.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Jameson thanked the city for its partnership, and his team at Visit Fort Worth saying their jobs are to make the city a better place through supporting its tourism industry.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
Advertisement British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood thanked police and security services following the arrests.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 6 Mar. 2026
Creuzot, who conceded Wednesday after the final results were released, thanked supporters, voters and his family, and congratulated Givens.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
In a statement on Friday, Lamont praised Quiros’ record as commissioner and thanked him for his years of service.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026
Sarandos and Peters thanked Warner’s leadership despite the final outcome.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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Detective Macy Sanchez and Officer Justine Chevalier were commended for saving a man from drowning in a pool by both jumping in to rescue him, and starting CPR.—
Terri Daxon,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jones also commended the younger Guthrie for her strength.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Altman acknowledged the communications breakdown.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Schools have reopened, although Holness acknowledged some children are learning in less than ideal conditions, and between 500 and 1,000 have still not been able to fully return to classes due to the destruction of their buildings.—
Jacqueline Charles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The audience whooped and applauded.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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In the front row, Paul McCartney — former Beatle, eternal rock star, proud father — applauded.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom, D-Tracy, who is the chair of the Assembly Emergency Management Committee congratulated Thomas Jacobs in a Tuesday statement.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Fraternity members congratulated each winner and posed for group photos with their full carts.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Mandel, who sells media rights to many of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world, praised the company for focusing on storytelling and turning the streaming service into the home for tennis.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Deb Banks, executive director of Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates also praised the move, saying that a complete closure during the pilot would be better than having streets closed to traffic only on certain days.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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The dinner was lovely, and everyone complimented the table and chairs.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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One night in Indianapolis, before a team dinner with the coaching staff and personnel department, an assistant coach complimented Brzezinski’s tact in conversations.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Since his death last month, Jackson’s family and allies have honored the late reverend with commemorations, community service and demonstrations in an effort to continue his work.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the following weeks, Chinese media visited the center to report on how its then president had been honored by Xi’s reply.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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