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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
Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Regarding his contract extension Achane was humble, thanking owner Steve Ross and the organization.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Song of the Year winner Rei Ami (alongside her fellow HUNTR/X member EJAE) gave a breathless, impassioned speech thanking KPop Demon Hunters fans for the memories and the memes.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
The president posting early this morning, thanking law enforcement and Secret Service for their quick response on the scene.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Disney had to be thanking its lucky stars for casting Ryan Gosling in the lead after another Gosling-in-space movie, Project Hail Mary, became a critical, box office and pop culture phenomena this year.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Lawmakers reacted to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation along party lines, with Democrats celebrating her departure and Republicans thanking her for her service.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
One of them, Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller, would turn serious when people called him a hero, thanking the person for the sentiment, but adding that the term did not apply.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Please join me in thanking Keith for his many contributions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Verb
Before Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton spoke to supporters to celebrate his victory Tuesday night, his son-in-law Daniel Hayworth opened with a prayer, thanking God for the chance to send Paxton to Washington.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026
Regarding his contract extension Achane was humble, thanking owner Steve Ross and the organization.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Song of the Year winner Rei Ami (alongside her fellow HUNTR/X member EJAE) gave a breathless, impassioned speech thanking KPop Demon Hunters fans for the memories and the memes.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
The president posting early this morning, thanking law enforcement and Secret Service for their quick response on the scene.
—ABC News, 24 May 2026
Disney had to be thanking its lucky stars for casting Ryan Gosling in the lead after another Gosling-in-space movie, Project Hail Mary, became a critical, box office and pop culture phenomena this year.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Lawmakers reacted to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation along party lines, with Democrats celebrating her departure and Republicans thanking her for her service.
—Sydney Topf, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026
One of them, Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller, would turn serious when people called him a hero, thanking the person for the sentiment, but adding that the term did not apply.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Please join me in thanking Keith for his many contributions.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
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What stood out to me while reading both articles is that both sportsmen are righteous, grateful people who honor their parents in meaningful ways.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Youds did, though, have one huge reason to be grateful to the former Yugoslavia international.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
Verb
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With commencement season rapidly coming to a close, on Saturday, Sonoma State University was commending its graduates on their resilience.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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On March 24, the court passed a resolution recognizing and commending the Turning Point Academy of Granbury, a religious school set to open in the fall that is connected to the conservative Turning Point USA movement.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Being grateful – expresses sincere appreciation for others’ efforts and contributions, and feels thankful for the things received in life.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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So, industry and exhibition be thankful.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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The season is also acknowledging America’s 250th anniversary and celebrating those artists, musicians and composers alike who came from far away and chose to become American citizens and make their creative home here in this country.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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In opting to lease its compute capacity to Anthropic, SpaceX was acknowledging that its own AI models and services haven’t inspired great demand and that the company isn’t in a position to take advantage of its costly infrastructure.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Benet senior pitcher Giovanni Calandriello was especially appreciative of Tomala’s first-inning throw.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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However, off the pitch, an appreciative crowd certainly delivered.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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Capaldi's more than 300,000 followers were quick to jump into the comment section of the now-viral post, with many applauding her choices.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Instead of taking selfies, applauding and cherishing family memories at the event, the comedian admitted to smuggling in booze, fighting with a guard and getting kicked out.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Rinker, whose last few years have been filled with loss, is just glad to be home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Andrew coach Dave DeHaan is certainly glad for that.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Patrick Mahomes has a share in the Kansas City Royals and tweeted a video of Kelce's first pitch in congratulating him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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Patrick Mahomes has a share in the Kansas City Royals and tweeted a video of Kelce’s first pitch in congratulating him.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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