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
Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Mudryk thanks the goalkeepers and coaches and helps to carry the mannequins back to storage before walking off.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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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
Irina finds a way into conversation with Miles by asking him about bathroom access and then thanks him for the calm humanity he’s brought to the situation.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Mudryk thanks the goalkeepers and coaches and helps to carry the mannequins back to storage before walking off.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanks
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The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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And our lactation consultant judge applauds these bottles as an environmentally friendly alternative to disposable storage bags.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the clip, the crowd applauds Phan's quick thinking for saving the shark's life.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Those ties, as Jäger acknowledges, are often forged in and around schools.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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The play also acknowledges, albeit in a humorous way, that women wield tremendous power for peace, which is borne out today as well.—
Marie-Claire Beaulieu,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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Thyme naturally has a lemony undertone that compliments the fresh lemon in these shortbread cookies perfectly.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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But putting all that effort toward something that’s not real weighs on him, and Isaac’s taut encapsulation of misery compliments a series that feeds on tension.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Occasionally, bottles of water and loaves of bread are distributed, and Lydia congratulates herself for having the discipline to make her slice last.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tiafoe has been one of Baptiste’s biggest fans and congratulates her often on social media.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bethea openly praises Kerr's politics and makes no effort to push back.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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In Margo's Got Money Troubles, Elle Fanning plays a promising first-year student at a California community college whose professor praises her work, has an affair with her, gets her pregnant, then ghosts her.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Also, Mississippi cites parental involvement as a major factor for its remarkable increase in student achievement.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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State cites medical law Pennsylvania argues the platform violated its Medical Practice Act.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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“Thanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanks. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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