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thanking

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verb

present participle of thank

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thanking
Verb
Wrap it up at the end with the CEO thanking all employees for their many contributions and wishing them a restful and joyous holiday. Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Torres and the cast also posted videos thanking the Brazilian audience. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2024 But Chiefs safety Justin Reid, quite literally, is thanking those who doubt what the Chiefs can do in the playoffs. Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024 Have Executives Write Handwritten Cards To Staff Our leaders (C-suite, founders and office leaders) handwrite cards to every single employee, thanking them for a great year. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Create a video montage thanking employees for their hard work and wishing them a happy holiday season. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Are pop boys and theater giants thanking the stars for making Chalamet an indie darling instead of a Disney Channel all-rounder like Zendaya? Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024 Open by thanking the admissions committee for considering your application and reaffirming your enthusiasm for the institution. Christopher Rim, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024 Foxx released a statement on social media Sunday morning thanking his supporters and pushing people toward his Netflix special. Michelle Watson, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
Adjective
  • The boy’s mother has since spoken out about how grateful her family is to authorities for the swift arrests.
    Nicole Acosta, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
  • But my husband is just grateful Bob hasn’t forgotten us.
    R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Future you—the one who’s trying to get dinner on the table for your party of nine—will be thankful.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Rubio told the minister to be thankful that the Russians are not standing on the Polish border right now.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Even parties who both wanted to divorce utilizing these grounds, one or both was forced to commit perjury by acknowledging something that wasn’t true.
    Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Validate their emotions by acknowledging their feelings and then gently redirecting their attention.
    Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Not everyone is appreciative of the government actions.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Shifting your mindset can help release unnecessary resentment and foster a more balanced, appreciative view of your relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has announced an internal investigation into a November police shooting that killed a mother and her baby, while applauding the officer who fired the fatal bullets.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Some Jewish groups are applauding the effort.
    Jeff Zeman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The charms are at a significantly lower price point, and Macaulay is glad to be opening the brand up to a broader base.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Looking ahead, the pair is glad to be staying in Florida with their husbands and their kids, Hoedt's 7-week-old Margaret and Mellquist's 19-month-old Willow.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In her lawsuit, Walters alleges Warner lured her into a job in 2010 by complimenting her photography and offering an artistic collaboration.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Most experts recommend complimenting your teen about something other than their looks.
    Emily Edlynn, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024

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“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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