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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
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Kalena’s family released a statement thanking all who donated to the GoFundMe, and shared their support during their time of loss.
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The team finally released a social media post hours later thanking Tkachuk.
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Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The Iranian soccer team left a handwritten note addressed to the people of Los Angeles, which hosted its first two games of the World Cup, thanking the city for its hospitality.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Iran soccer team left a note in its SoFi Stadium locker room thanking Los Angeles-area fans for their hospitality.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The prolific songwriter, who has nine Number One songs and 33 Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, mourned his passing and credited Davis for her success in the music industry, thanking the music mogul for always championing her work.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Adventureland later released a statement thanking first responders for the rescue effort.
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Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
New York Knicks owner James Dolan spoke briefly at the Knicks ceremony at City Hall, thanking fans for their support.
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Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Verb
The axe came down swiftly and brutally, but, speaking candidly, Geoff Daniels, PBS’ Vice President, Programming & Development, was gracious about it, thanking the audience of mostly media industry people for their camaraderie.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Kalena’s family released a statement thanking all who donated to the GoFundMe, and shared their support during their time of loss.
—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The team finally released a social media post hours later thanking Tkachuk.
—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The Iranian soccer team left a handwritten note addressed to the people of Los Angeles, which hosted its first two games of the World Cup, thanking the city for its hospitality.
—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Iran soccer team left a note in its SoFi Stadium locker room thanking Los Angeles-area fans for their hospitality.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The prolific songwriter, who has nine Number One songs and 33 Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, mourned his passing and credited Davis for her success in the music industry, thanking the music mogul for always championing her work.
—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2026
Adventureland later released a statement thanking first responders for the rescue effort.
—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
New York Knicks owner James Dolan spoke briefly at the Knicks ceremony at City Hall, thanking fans for their support.
—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Adjective
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Gail Willard is grateful her daughter is remembered by so many.
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Be grateful for the opportunities America affords to you and yours.
Verb
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
Adjective
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The young girl and her father sitting in front of Fabio in section 224 on this day were certainly thankful the trophy made it into the stadium.
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And maybe the secret to a long and happy life is to be thankful.
Verb
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Sitting in court Friday alongside his attorney Abbe Lowell, Bolton answered a series of questions from Judge Chuang, acknowledging his rights and his voluntary decision to plead guilty to the charge, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years.
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Leaders must embrace curiosity, share power, and crowdsource ideas, acknowledging that AI's impact is intertwined with macroeconomic shifts and identity concerns.
Adjective
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The two put on a striking battle over three rounds in front of an appreciative crowd in London that evening.
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The program including a selection of Broadway tunes old and new, was delivered with flair to an appreciative audience.
Verb
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The Ross Township Police Department shared the video on Facebook on Monday, applauding Sergeant Chuberko and Officer Roy for rescuing the deer.
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The bottom line is that none of this is worth applauding.
Adjective
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After a road trip that ended with a disappointing sweep in Detroit, the White Sox are glad to be back home for a division duel against the Cleveland Guardians that kicks off on Monday night.
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Burnham is a proven-glad hander who knows how to charmingly converse with individuals.
Verb
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Before executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham could end his draft-night phone call congratulating Swain, the rookie couldn’t keep himself from taking a dig at his new boss’s alma mater.
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Seated next to Harvey, Laila Edwards grew emotional while congratulating her longtime friend and teammate upon being selected.
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“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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