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
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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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When 1,000 fans gathered outside the entrance, the squad lined up to applaud the singing, dancing, cheering, flag-waving and flare-throwing crowd of supporters.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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However, reactions to the home have been divided, with some fans applauding Jenner's unique taste and others finding her design choices overwhelming.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday acknowledged that Trump’s tariffs, which were significantly more aggressive than the central bank had expected, would drive prices higher and slow down the economy.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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And by acknowledging the form’s limitations, Dunthorne’s iteration rises to something genuinely, searingly meaningful.—
Emma Brockes,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Residents Dan Lee was among those who congratulated House as well as village clerk and trustee candidates who ran on the Clean House slate.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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