thank

verb

Definition of thanknext
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 On Sunday, Wahlberg — who had just performed with New Kids on the Block during the final show of the band’s Las Vegas residency — took to social media to recount the incident and thank the pilots and God for keeping everyone on board safe. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Keldermans thanked everyone who participated and extended birthday wishes to one community member’s grandson. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Secretary, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, thank you so very much. — NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026 Following Presley Gerber‘s death at age 27 last month, his family has shared a statement paying tribute and thanking fans for their support. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thank
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thank
  1. commend
  2. applaud
  3. congratulate
  4. acknowledge
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  • Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill.
    — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Related Articles The runway appearance of both Hosk and Palvin has set the internet aflame, with awed viewers commending the new moms and calling attention to the indelible power of women.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of commend
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  • The fifth-round pick of the 2024 draft — applauded for his versatility this offseason and who made several plays in the preseason, including an interception — played exactly one defensive snap against the Bucs.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Roan performed alongside pop stars such as Lola Young and Tinashe to applaud Midwest Princess Project’s success.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of applaud
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  • The tragedy unfolded just one day after the archdiocese congratulated Sánchez Molinari on the anniversary of his ordination, Ecuadorian news outlet Primicias reported.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • How Mana got his start A young man walking on Flagler recognized Mana and stopped to shake his hand, congratulating him on the recent billion-dollar sale in Wynwood.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of congratulate
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  • Last month, the Kremlin acknowledged problems with food and medical ​supplies getting into Oleshky, saying its military was working to resolve them.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The incumbent senator acknowledged in a recent interview that the president’s visits to Kansas were vital to his reelection campaign.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of acknowledge

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“Thank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thank. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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