as in commending
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
Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Busta Rhymes champions late MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Busta kept his remarks short and heartfelt, thanking his family and also taking the time to honor Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ who died earlier this year after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
VeeKay Says Goodbye To The Team The 24-year-old VeeKay issued an Instagram post late Tuesday evening thanking Dale Coyne Racing.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
After thanking family and agents, at the very end the author drops the fact that as a child, her mother died from this cancer.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The post was shared on Hatton's Instagram Stories, with a caption thanking William, 43, and Kate.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu also addressed the DNC meeting on Monday, praising Collier’s efforts and thanking Martin for his support amid the Texas standoff.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
At first, Hurley didn’t know why Saja Kanan, the receptionist, was thanking him.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Pecan pie lovers and chocolate aficionados alike will be thanking you.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Carpenter, 26, began her speech thanking the VMAs and expressing her appreciation to her fans for listening to her music.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Busta Rhymes champions late MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Busta kept his remarks short and heartfelt, thanking his family and also taking the time to honor Ananda Lewis, the former MTV VJ who died earlier this year after being diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
VeeKay Says Goodbye To The Team The 24-year-old VeeKay issued an Instagram post late Tuesday evening thanking Dale Coyne Racing.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
After thanking family and agents, at the very end the author drops the fact that as a child, her mother died from this cancer.
—Adam Verner
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
The post was shared on Hatton's Instagram Stories, with a caption thanking William, 43, and Kate.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu also addressed the DNC meeting on Monday, praising Collier’s efforts and thanking Martin for his support amid the Texas standoff.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 25 Aug. 2025
At first, Hurley didn’t know why Saja Kanan, the receptionist, was thanking him.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2025
Pecan pie lovers and chocolate aficionados alike will be thanking you.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Verb
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Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.—
Teri Cadeau,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Much of the education is informal, with skilled employees teaching the apprentices, who are truly grateful for the opportunity to work and learn.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Forever grateful for the support.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While acknowledging the tepid numbers, some analysts previously told ABC News that warnings about a recession are premature.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Teran said that leadership sets the tone by openly acknowledging caregiving responsibilities.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Auggie certainly seemed thankful for her plush bed and soft blanket.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Millions of people worldwide have reason to be thankful that Swedish engineer Rune Elmqvist decided not to practice medicine.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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More Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Kardashian's comments sparked debate, with some parents applauding her stance and others questioning whether less homework might come at the expense of academic rigor.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Thousands of spectators rose to give Williams a standing ovation; Townsend and Siniaková then joined in, applauding for Williams.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Robbie tries to be appreciative of the young matriarch’s sacrifices.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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Produced by Brad Pitt’s Plan B and Barry Jenkins’ Pastel, this is a small-scale picture that should find a commensurate but appreciative audience.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Moments earlier, a video had played featuring many of her former teammates, San Diego FC head coach Mikey Varas, and her husband Servando Carrasco with their children, congratulating her on a storied career.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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Please join me in congratulating Michael on his new role.—
TIME PR,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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McCutchen was glad to see the Yankees overturn their decades-old grooming policy, too.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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Braves fans are certainly glad that their organization was the one to originally sign Acuña as well as lock him down through potentially the 2028 season.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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