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thanksgiving
plural nounSynonyms & Antonyms of thanksgiving
the act or an instance of expressing gratitude
- They spent the day sharing messages of thanksgiving.
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Are You in a 'Food Coma'?
Eat big, crash hard
Where Does 'Friendsgiving' Come From?
Where Does 'Friendsgiving' Come From?
Escape your family and celebrate with friends
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How the Turkey Got Its Name
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“Thanksgiving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanksgiving. Accessed 6 Dec. 2021.
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The first known use of thanksgiving was in 1533
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