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
After the vote, Commissioner Zach Lindstrom thanked At Chandee's supporters for sharing his story while denouncing the current presidential administration for locking him up.
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Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Steele credited his faith for his positivity and thanked fans for their support.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
In a statement, the mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby thanked those who had searched for her child.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
At a board meeting Thursday night, parent Geoff Bardot tearfully thanked the school board for helping push for the change.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Upon landing, the woman was taken into police custody and the pilot thanked James and Phoenix, shaking their hands and saying their intervention prevented an expensive diversion.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Shortly after her father, Jamie Spears, was removed as conservator of her estate, the pop star thanked her fans and acknowledged the #FreeBritney movement that drew attention to her wellbeing.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Marc thanked Vivian and the rest of her team, and, for a moment, the cast and crew ate together in silence.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Ron Book, chair of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, thanked the sheriff’s office for its response to the shooting in a statement to the Miami Herald.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Steele credited his faith for his positivity and thanked fans for their support.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
In a statement, the mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby thanked those who had searched for her child.
—Angus Watson, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
At a board meeting Thursday night, parent Geoff Bardot tearfully thanked the school board for helping push for the change.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Upon landing, the woman was taken into police custody and the pilot thanked James and Phoenix, shaking their hands and saying their intervention prevented an expensive diversion.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Shortly after her father, Jamie Spears, was removed as conservator of her estate, the pop star thanked her fans and acknowledged the #FreeBritney movement that drew attention to her wellbeing.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
Marc thanked Vivian and the rest of her team, and, for a moment, the cast and crew ate together in silence.
—Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Ron Book, chair of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, thanked the sheriff’s office for its response to the shooting in a statement to the Miami Herald.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked
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Parker also commended Sheridan and 101 Studios for their commitment and investment in Fort Worth.—
Brayden Garcia
May 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 May 2026
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So yes, Marinakis must clearly be commended for spending big and showing ambition on and off the field, with plans to expand the City Ground to more than 50,000 seats, having already revamped the training ground.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Udine acknowledged that his idea was in its earliest stage, and there’s no way to know whether the county will even be in the running to purchase the property.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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The gains are real, McDermott acknowledged—ServiceNow has logged them itself, saving half a billion dollars in 2025 through its own internal AI deployment.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Supporters of the rule change have applauded the move, calling it a victory for gun owners.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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At the time, Jim ranked Microsoft third after Alphabet and Amazon, whose capex outlook hikes were applauded by the market.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
Verb
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After Biles qualified for her third Olympic Games, Owens congratulated his wife with a kiss while holding a cutout of her face.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Lush’s other co-founder, Mark Constantine, reviewed these lackluster bars and congratulated the pair on inventing something new(ish… solid was historically the norm in body and hair care up until plastic bottles took over).—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wintour then praised her co-chair Lauren Sánchez Bezos, citing her energy and positive attitude.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Last year, she was praised for her take on Site Santa Fe.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Willard complimented that pair with a handful of high-scoring mid-major guards.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Then a little girl sitting on a long concrete bench complimented her beauty and handed her a single red rose.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, she was honored as Freelance Journalist of the Year by Philadelphia's oldest press club.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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At the 2025 gala, the then-18-year-old honored her late mother by wearing the same gown Smith had worn to the Barnstable Brown Gala in 2004.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Thanked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanked. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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