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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
Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
A day later, O’Hoppe responded to that compliment by thanking his coaches for giving him more freedom.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Tori Spelling is thanking her lucky stars for her kids' and her own safety after a terrifying car crash.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Ladd revealed to the audience at the anniversary panel that she had previously been diagnosed with breast cancer and had undergone treatment for the disease, thanking her doctors and husband for their support throughout the ordeal.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
However, embracing the good – acknowledging it, marking it, thanking it – is what gives us the skills to navigate the bad.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
After the fire was extinguished, Callaway Winery shared a post on Instagram thanking Cal Fire crews for their quick work in containing the flames.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
However, embracing the good — acknowledging it, marking it, thanking it — is what gives us the skills to navigate the bad.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The hospital also credited its veterinary and care teams for helping guide Reggie through his recovery so far, while thanking supporters who have followed along with his progress.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
With festivities well underway, Glamour senior beauty editor Ariana Yaptangco delivered a celebratory toast thanking guests for their support and highlighting the months-long process and history behind the awards, which have been a tentpole project since 2003.
—Glamour, 9 Apr. 2026
A day later, O’Hoppe responded to that compliment by thanking his coaches for giving him more freedom.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
Tori Spelling is thanking her lucky stars for her kids' and her own safety after a terrifying car crash.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Ladd revealed to the audience at the anniversary panel that she had previously been diagnosed with breast cancer and had undergone treatment for the disease, thanking her doctors and husband for their support throughout the ordeal.
—Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
However, embracing the good – acknowledging it, marking it, thanking it – is what gives us the skills to navigate the bad.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
After the fire was extinguished, Callaway Winery shared a post on Instagram thanking Cal Fire crews for their quick work in containing the flames.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
However, embracing the good — acknowledging it, marking it, thanking it — is what gives us the skills to navigate the bad.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
The hospital also credited its veterinary and care teams for helping guide Reggie through his recovery so far, while thanking supporters who have followed along with his progress.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Adjective
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And so to wake up this morning and hear about the rescue of the pilot, so very — so very grateful for that, for the service of the search and rescue teams.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Department of War is grateful for General George's decades of service to our nation.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Carbery hopes that Ovechkin will add to his lofty goal total in 2026-27, but regardless, the coach is thankful to have been associated with The Great 8.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Jury is thankful that the vineyard was almost entirely replanted beginning in 2018, so the vines are relatively young and create wines with vibrancy and energy.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Emmy nominee posted on X on Thursday, April 9, to compliment TSA agents who remain unpaid due to a partial government shutdown, while also acknowledging missing an upcoming taping of The Drew Barrymore Show.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 1691 the Spanish Crown formally recognized the settlement as a free town by royal decree, acknowledging the freedom of its inhabitants and formally acknowledging the settlement’s autonomy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Playing in front of an appreciative sellout crowd, the Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This is where the city stages its daily open-air show — street artists sketching portraits, fortune-tellers shuffling cards and musicians playing for appreciative crowds.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Others praised troopers for stepping in to help, applauding authorities for rescuing the vulnerable cub and ensuring it was placed in proper care.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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At 0-2, Nimmo had started applauding and offering loud encouragement from the Rangers dugout.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The whole Beaulieu family is glad to have their horse of nearly 20 years back home.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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But more importantly, the Sabres were glad to get whatever had been ailing them out of their system.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In a recent Oprah Daily Instagram post congratulating The Oprah Podcast’s recent Webby Award nomination, the media mogul wore a professional-looking two-piece outfit, complete with wide-leg beige pants with gold accents and a matching button-down shirt.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Isaacman closed by congratulating the crew and the entire NASA team, along with the agency's international and commercial partners.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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