thanks to

preposition

: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
Phrases
no thanks to
: not as a result of any benefit conferred by
he feels better now, no thanks to you

Examples of thanks to in a Sentence

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On top of the bathroom problems, the man says the kitchen is also a nightmare thanks to Jerry and Daisy, who leave dirty dishes around. Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 July 2025 That project rockets up the Top Album Sales tally from No. 12 to No. 2 thanks to 70,200 copies sold. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025 Meanwhile, Atlético San Luis has already played twice, starting with a dramatic 1-0 win over León thanks to a 91st-minute goal by João Pedro, followed by a 1-0 loss to Monterrey, where Germán Berterame scored in the 42nd minute. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025 Have Breakfast At Baker’s Kitchen This downtown eatery is beloved for breakfast thanks to two things, their Dutch Potatoes and their Butter Syrup. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for thanks to

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thanks to was in 1633

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“Thanks to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thanks%20to. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

thanks to

preposition
: with the help of : because of
arrived early, thanks to good weather
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