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plural noun

ˈthaŋ(k)s How to pronounce thanks (audio)
Definition of thanksnext
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of thank
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
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 Then one night Joe saves Kate from muggers, and as thanks, Malcolm drags him out for a night at Sundry House, the exclusive SoHo club with an annual fee of £25,000. — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 9 Feb. 2023
Verb
The clip then returns to the dress shop, where Jessica thanks Edee for helping make the beach wedding possible. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 7 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 See All Example Sentences for thanks
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanks
  1. commends
  2. applauds
  3. acknowledges
  4. compliments
  5. congratulates
  6. praises
  7. cites
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  • Maynard also commends the company for its presentation of the result, in light of AI’s tendency to copy humans’ mathematical results and present them as its own ideas.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In all, the review from animal welfare consulting firm Team Shelter USA commends the department’s medical and surgical care, low euthanasia rates, foster program and enrichment facilities for animals at the Carlsbad shelter.
    — Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of commends
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  • Earlier this week, former GOP Senator Jeff Flake, of Arizona, endorsed Ossoff saying despite their policy differences, Flake applauds Ossoff's character and his commitment to doing the job.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Jasmin Camacho, an evolutionary biologist at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, applauds the python work as another way of looking in unexpected places for potential drugs and cures.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 July 2026
Definition of applauds
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  • Britt acknowledges the ask of his administration and community to further elevate the program and reach his goal of being one of the top 25 programs in the country.
    — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Haver also acknowledges the generational gap in fitness advice.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of acknowledges
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  • Each brings something different to the table and compliments the other by filling in for the other's weaknesses.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • The investigation also compliments previous claims that CCC’s regulations impede coastal infrastructure projects, which has drawn criticism from multiple political fronts over the last year.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026
Definition of compliments
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  • As Ospreay walks away, Kenny Omega congratulates him on his performance at Forbidden Door.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • This logic would not have barred any of the Jim Crow voting devices that the Roberts Court frequently congratulates itself and the nation for overcoming.
    — Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
Definition of congratulates
Verb
  • Nashville praises the family, but how exactly that baby gets there…well, you’re not supposed to talk about that.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of praises
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  • The letter cites comments Sharpton made during a July 14 TMZ appearance and an August 19 online vigil for Wells.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Charles cites a sentence in the novel about one of Magnolia’s clients, a professor who has moved away but is reluctant to sell her Brickell condominium.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cites

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“Thanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanks. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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