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
Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Torres and the cast also posted videos thanking the Brazilian audience.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, quite literally, is thanking those who doubt what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Have Executives Write Handwritten Cards To Staff Our leaders (C-suite, founders and office leaders) handwrite cards to every single employee, thanking them for a great year.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Create a video montage thanking employees for their hard work and wishing them a happy holiday season.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Are pop boys and theater giants thanking the stars for making Chalamet an indie darling instead of a Disney Channel all-rounder like Zendaya?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Open by thanking the admissions committee for considering your application and reaffirming your enthusiasm for the institution.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Foxx released a statement on social media Sunday morning thanking his supporters and pushing people toward his Netflix special.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Wrap it up at the end with the CEO thanking all employees for their many contributions and wishing them a restful and joyous holiday.
—Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Torres and the cast also posted videos thanking the Brazilian audience.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024
But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, quite literally, is thanking those who doubt what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Have Executives Write Handwritten Cards To Staff Our leaders (C-suite, founders and office leaders) handwrite cards to every single employee, thanking them for a great year.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Create a video montage thanking employees for their hard work and wishing them a happy holiday season.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Are pop boys and theater giants thanking the stars for making Chalamet an indie darling instead of a Disney Channel all-rounder like Zendaya?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Open by thanking the admissions committee for considering your application and reaffirming your enthusiasm for the institution.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Foxx released a statement on social media Sunday morning thanking his supporters and pushing people toward his Netflix special.
—Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Adjective
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My own relation to the magazine has been one of a grateful reader and then of a grateful contributor.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Conner is incredibly grateful to the MNPD for their time and efforts to carefully investigate this tragic accident and has continued to cooperate at all times.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Even parties who both wanted to divorce utilizing these grounds, one or both was forced to commit perjury by acknowledging something that wasn’t true.—
Patricia Fersch,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Validate their emotions by acknowledging their feelings and then gently redirecting their attention.—
Smita Patel,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Despite her neighbor's persistence, Goffey was thankful to get Luco back and take her home.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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This was what turning ten meant to me—not a celebration of what had come before but a thankful distance from the familiar elements of my life.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has announced an internal investigation into a November police shooting that killed a mother and her baby, while applauding the officer who fired the fatal bullets.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.—
Jeff Zeman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to her act of kindness, Cabrera is appreciative of the connection and collaboration she’s received through social media, when it’s used in a positive way.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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There were spectacular shots in front of an appreciative Headingley audience as England galloped along at close to five runs an over, throwing away many of their wickets along the way, as is their wont, before eventually being dismissed six runs short of India’s 471.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Sharif was glad when Adjoua’s new agent put her on the hook with the New York Times behind her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 June 2025
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Just be glad the season didn't feature Cybertrucks.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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In her lawsuit, Walters alleges Warner lured her into a job in 2010 by complimenting her photography and offering an artistic collaboration.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
16 Dec. 2024
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Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.—
Emily Edlynn,
Parents,
29 Nov. 2024
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“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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