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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 thanking
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
About three decades later, Common is thanking Fat Joe for saving his life.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Vonn rolled with it, thanking the guy.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
The conventional path is being a polite bench coach, biding your time, saying the right things, and thanking the organization for the opportunity to interview for a main gig every now and again.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The Boss was essentially thanking the Taxi Driver scribe for forgiving the creative larceny Springsteen perpetrated in those early days of his career.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Officials read a statement from her parents thanking the public for their support.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
During his postgame news conference, Napier had a thankful message for the crowd, thanking them for making a positive impact on his players on the field.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
Hill released a statement Thursday afternoon thanking the school for his time there.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
Disney Entertainment co-chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman and ESPN chief Jimmy Pitaro sent a note to staff Friday, thanking them for the work and continued focus, while admonishing YouTube and its parent company Google for the dispute.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
About three decades later, Common is thanking Fat Joe for saving his life.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Vonn rolled with it, thanking the guy.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
The conventional path is being a polite bench coach, biding your time, saying the right things, and thanking the organization for the opportunity to interview for a main gig every now and again.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
The Boss was essentially thanking the Taxi Driver scribe for forgiving the creative larceny Springsteen perpetrated in those early days of his career.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Officials read a statement from her parents thanking the public for their support.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2025
During his postgame news conference, Napier had a thankful message for the crowd, thanking them for making a positive impact on his players on the field.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Oct. 2025
Hill released a statement Thursday afternoon thanking the school for his time there.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
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Dina Skinner, 54, a single mother of a 19-year-old in Princeton was grateful to have someone buy her groceries.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Chesney stays grounded, grateful and faithful, in pursuit of the simple joys in life, living largely by the mantra of his memoir, .—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fort Worth school board trustee Tobi Jackson, whose district overlapped with Bivens’, also put out a call for prayer while commending Bivens on her years of service to the city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Finally made it back home from Talladega — a little sore, but feeling better and thankful for all the support.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Others were simply thankful to hear the man was able to avoid a serious allergic reaction before fully understanding his allergy.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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But many voters seemed to appreciate Mamdani’s acknowledging the challenges of living there, plus his upbeat, accessible timbre of the campaign.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ty Gee concluded his message by acknowledging the doctors in Las Vegas who worked tirelessly to save his father and by confirming the legitimacy of the family’s GoFundMe page, which will now help with burial expenses.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While immensely kind and appreciative to Marie, Polarity (Sean Patrick Thomas) and the gang for helping free him from a decades-long nightmare, Doug was not long for this world.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Salguero said the tenant was beyond appreciative for the help.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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At best, viewers reply with admiration, applauding the Fadel's contestants for their quick thinking.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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The two men are surrounded by applauding officials while confetti falls in the background.—
Yamiche Alcindor,
NBC news,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Harrison would have been glad of the assist, too.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The decision, announced Friday, was made in close consultation with Britain’s King Charles III, who is believed to be glad at the outcome, while Prince William and other members of the royal family were also consulted on the discussions, CNN understands.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The post was met with some excited comments from fans congratulating Bickerstaff on the accomplishment.—
Anne Erickson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Singletary was joined by cast members McKenna Grace, Whitney Peak and Joseph Zada congratulating him.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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