as in to commend
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 thank
The notes in the orders saying, 'God bless... and thank you!
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Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
Burch, who has echoed some of the criticisms of Pope Francis voiced by other American Catholic conservatives in recent years, referred briefly to the pontiff in his opening remarks, thanking Americans for their prayers for Francis during his recent hospitalization.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Fevers can be treated with ibuprofen and acetaminophen, thank goodness; for everything else, good luck.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
Glenn Martin, a criminal justice reform advocate, celebrated the news on X and thanked the president, his daughter Ivanka Trump, and fellow criminal justice reform advocate Dr. Topeka K. Sam, among others, for helping to make Watson's commutation possible.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 29 Mar. 2025
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Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 8 Apr. 2025
Burch, who has echoed some of the criticisms of Pope Francis voiced by other American Catholic conservatives in recent years, referred briefly to the pontiff in his opening remarks, thanking Americans for their prayers for Francis during his recent hospitalization.
—Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Fevers can be treated with ibuprofen and acetaminophen, thank goodness; for everything else, good luck.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
Glenn Martin, a criminal justice reform advocate, celebrated the news on X and thanked the president, his daughter Ivanka Trump, and fellow criminal justice reform advocate Dr. Topeka K. Sam, among others, for helping to make Watson's commutation possible.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
Verb
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Pascal commended Kaitlyn Dever, who joined Season 2 as the character Abby.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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A number of fans and celebrity supporters commended her for speaking out about her faith and promoting prayer.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Other social media users, however, support the outfit choice and applauded Nixon for maintaining her support of the pro-Palestinian movement.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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The leader applauds their courage and decision-making.—
Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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This could signal a more calculated, region-specific approach — one that acknowledges price sensitivity in certain segments and the importance of maintaining U.S. market share.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The sheriff of Island County, Mark Brown, apologized to Fred and acknowledged, in a public report, that his own staff was responsible.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Samira Nasr, the editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar, warmly congratulated the designer and founder of Fear of God in a manner that felt compelling.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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After the 49ers won the AFC Championship against the Detroit Lions in January 2024, Mindy congratulated her husband in an Instagram reel that featured a montage of herself and their kids on the field.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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