THANK Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

thank

verb

Definition of thank

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 Bradshaw recalls feeling unsupported by Steelers coach Chuck Noll and describes how some friends mocked his public discussion of depression — even as fans have thanked him for speaking out. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 Chatter in different languages filled the air; there were more thank you’s than grazie’s. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 Americans can thank a desert lizard—and the patent system—for these increasingly ubiquitous, increasingly affordable treatments. — Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 Until then, thank you for your passion, your patience, and for being along for the ride. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thank

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The Textile-to-Textile Ecosystem Award went to the Circulose Recycling Ecosystem, commending the brand commitments and fiber-producer partnerships supporting the Swedish company’s industrial restart.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
In a statement this week, the ACLU of Kansas commended Overland Park police for updating its policy, and for including community members in the process.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of commend

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Something that started decades ago and was applauded and inoffensive is now politically incorrect.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026
Public perceptions of the police also change and are influenced by what people see on social media, said Hrar, who noted that officers were applauded for their bravery during terror attacks in 2015.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

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But all five nations also maintain significant commercial and diplomatic links with Russia and, to varying extents, China and Iran, a fact that Rubio acknowledged.

— Reuters, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
So many people make a deal with the devil, compromising their principles, and are not able to acknowledge it to others or to themselves.

— Bob Woodward, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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