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
Ahead of the release of Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé thanked Guyton for her contributions to country music with flowers and a special message.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
And to my listeners, thank you for embracing this journey with open hearts and open minds.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Getty Images Downing Flaming Sambuca shots at last call may seem like a good idea at the time, but come sunrise your body most likely won’t be thanking you for it.
—Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
In the days since, a growing number of Hollywood actresses have come forward to thank Lively for doing so — and to lend a hand in lifting that curtain.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2025
And to my listeners, thank you for embracing this journey with open hearts and open minds.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Getty Images Downing Flaming Sambuca shots at last call may seem like a good idea at the time, but come sunrise your body most likely won’t be thanking you for it.
—Emily Peck, WIRED, 31 Dec. 2024
In the days since, a growing number of Hollywood actresses have come forward to thank Lively for doing so — and to lend a hand in lifting that curtain.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
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But her decision to exercise caution was one that was commended on social media.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Newsom has commended Biden for not playing political games during disasters.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Aufderheide, who is also the director of the Resuscitation Research Center, applauded the coalition’s goals.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trump applauded the choir with visible enthusiasm, a gesture that appeared genuine.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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At times, my inclination was to almost ignore the person during staff meetings rather than sit next to or acknowledge them.—
Kathleen Shanley,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said the team will carefully monitor the injury but acknowledged playing through discomfort is part of the NBA grind.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Immediately after his victory, many tech leaders publicly congratulated Trump and started making moves to win his favor, including schmoozing with the incoming president at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida and making donations to his inauguration committee.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2025
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Fans took to the comment section to congratulate Oleksy and her husband.—
Sara Vallone,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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