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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thanks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of thank

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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
Verb
  • The report commends changes including protecting wetlands, improving stormwater and wastewater infrastructure, and expanding water quality monitoring, including notification programs that warn people about unsafe conditions in rivers and streams.
    — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Valdes applauds her patient’s athletic lifestyle and said several large studies back the benefits of finding a physical and social activity when dealing with cancer.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Even so, Wilson applauds Hamilton for making classical studies popular and accessible through her vigorous writing style and skill as a storyteller.
    — David Conrads, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Robison acknowledges that some Republicans who are educators aren’t going to go with the Texas State Teachers Association’s preferred candidates, which includes Hinojosa.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • On their way out, and in so many words, Beatrice essentially apologizes for Smallwood’s behavior to Serena (and even congratulates her on the baby).
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • As Ospreay walks away, Kenny Omega congratulates him on his performance at Forbidden Door.
    — Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Special envoy Steve Witkoff praises President Vladimir Putin after Russia frees a retired American teacher.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Levine praises a call from Israel’s president Levine was recovering Sunday from injuries that included what appeared to be stab wounds in her buttocks, which required stitches.
    — Cara Anna, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The committee cites a number of causes for this beyond the obvious geopolitical ones, like a change in the way the government awards subsidies that has negatively impacted cheaper vehicles.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Ozell is a jazz singer and songwriter who has released two albums — 2015’s Take It With Me and 2020’s Overnight Lows — and cites Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, and Cassandra Wilson as influences.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

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“Thanks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanks. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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