THANKING Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in grateful

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verb

present participle of thank

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

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Casey announced, before giving the guy the band tee and thanking him for being a good sport. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026 The Democratic presidential front-runner had just finished his California primary victory speech — thanking Chávez and Huerta — when an assassin gunned him down. — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 Minaj did, and waved to the crowd and the president as if thanking him for the…uh, compliment. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026 The Strokes frontman also addressed the arena in a video thanking Macklemore for using his voice for change. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026 My email thanking them for doing a truly excellent job of hiding my books typically goes unanswered. — Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026 District Compliance Officer Emily Sloan advised Legault to offer a short, polite reply thanking the parent for their perspective. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 Brunson began his remarks to fans Tuesday by referencing that game, thanking them for not leaving the arena early. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Following Presley Gerber‘s death at age 27 last month, his family has shared a statement paying tribute and thanking fans for their support. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking

Adjective

Warnock’s connection with Black voters in particular has drawn the attention of grateful candidates looking to shore up that crucial voting bloc.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 2 Nov. 2026
And be grateful for hard working city staffers of all stripes.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of grateful

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Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
Related Articles The runway appearance of both Hosk and Palvin has set the internet aflame, with awed viewers commending the new moms and calling attention to the indelible power of women.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of commending

Adjective

But my objection is drowned out by my Lucid Dream Doula, snapping at me to be thankful for the networking opportunity.

— Julie Klausner, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2026
The cousin was thankful, but the Rev got the message that the family didn’t need financial help.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of thankful

Verb

California lawmakers began a discussion Thursday about removing the cap on the state’s $750 million incentive for film and TV production, while acknowledging that such a move would face budget hurdles.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
The outlet reported that Meghan arranged for hospital staff to deliver the letter to her father's bedside, ask him to sign a form acknowledging receipt and record his acceptance of the letter.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of acknowledging

Adjective

Instead, captain Jared Spurgeon took the team’s new military-style helmet, complete with night-vision goggles attached, and delivered it to an appreciative Lorenz.

— Michael Russo, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
The filmmaker was showered with love and adoration by appreciative fans.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of appreciative

Verb

Those of us who stayed until the end leapt to our feet, applauding and cheering for the actors, call after call.

— Keith McDermott, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
Macklemore's defiant remarks drew mixed reactions online, with some social media users applauding his outspoken activism while others questioned his motives and accused him of being out of touch.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of applauding

Verb

In the meantime, please join me in congratulating this new leadership team…I’m incredibly excited to get going.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Along with the in-person performances, both Paul Anka and Pete Townshend recorded videos congratulating Mestel, also performing songs on video.

— Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

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