as in gratitude
acknowledgment of having received something good from another
to express our thanks, we'd like to present you with this plaque
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as in commends
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 thanks
Lettie Teague, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023
Expressing thanks for Britain’s robust and early military support, Mr. Zelensky nevertheless warned that warplanes were now urgently needed to thwart a fresh Russian offensive that is already mobilizing in Ukraine’s east.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
But Simon thanks everyone who assisted that day.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Plural noun
Over the last several decades, American wine lovers learned to heed that advice thanks in large part to Kermit Lynch, Neal Rosenthal and Terry Theise—two importers and an importer-consultant, all three wine-business legends.
—Lettie Teague, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2023
Expressing thanks for Britain’s robust and early military support, Mr. Zelensky nevertheless warned that warplanes were now urgently needed to thwart a fresh Russian offensive that is already mobilizing in Ukraine’s east.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2023
Verb
Still, Joe thanks him for his understanding, which is more than Nathan, who checked out of having to deal with Max at all, can do.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
But Simon thanks everyone who assisted that day.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanks
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Ogilvie commends Randhawa for his proactive approach to bringing back Old Sugar Mill.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Clayton commends Salley’s vulnerability and offers her a rose to stay on her season.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 Jan. 2026
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In that case, the enthusiasm with which one applauds may be emphatically lessened.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
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His desire to lower rates is something the White House surely applauds.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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But Chuck Smith, editor of the Marysville Appeal-Democrat, acknowledges another date as the city’s birthday.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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For Black women, the danger is real, Jean acknowledges.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Lead Bartender Breann Anzar has created an impressive cocktail program that compliments Chef Lindsey’s exquisite menu.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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The trick is to choose a nude shade that compliments your skin tone and apply a top coat so glossy and reflective your nails almost appear see-through.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2026
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On the communication system that reaches everyone, Krispel congratulates cast and crew on a good show, reminds them that curtain is at 7 tomorrow, asks them to drive safely.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Dec. 2025
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At the tip meeting, Sandy congratulates the interior team and, in so many gentle words, tells the deck team to do better.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sandy praises every crew member for their growth, commitment, and performance.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cassidy praises Sturm Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy coached in the B’s organization for 15 years, the last six-plus as head coach in Boston.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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The students' lawsuit cites body camera footage of a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper questioning why students were being arrested at the April 24 protest.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Judge cites State Department advisory Not long ago, every seat would have been filled at an English language class for Haitian immigrants in the Rockland County town of Spring Valley, but these days only a handful attend the sessions at the Konbit Neg Lakay Center.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Thanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanks. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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