THANKED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

thanked

verb

past tense of thank

as in commended

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 thanked Sponsors need to be thanked, receptions need suitable hours and screenings need audiences. — Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 McDermott thanked the board, teachers and staff for their commitment to better student performance. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 Edita Birnkrant, executive director of New Yorkers for Clean, Livable and Safe Streets, or NYCLASS, thanked Menin for the pending ban on the industry. — Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 Spanish star Javier Bardem thanked a BFI London Film Festival crowd for getting out early on Sunday morning to attend a Screen Talk session with him. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026 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 During his audition interview, Caleb thanked his wife for supporting his musical dreams. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 In his email, Dakota thanked the community that had supported the gallery over the past decade and a half, including his mother and his partner. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 District 5 Commissioner Laura Meier thanked Bryant for his presentation but said the county board needs to wait for more information before determining what, if any, steps to take. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

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The family commended investigators for working to solve the case.

— Elle Meyers, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Several Israeli officials commended the bravery of those on board the plane.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of commended

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Rwanda has acknowledged defensive â€œsecurity coordinationâ€� with the M23 insurgents, who have held large swaths of mineral-rich eastern DR Congo for more than a year.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Asked during the news conference how much money taxpayers could expect to recover, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald acknowledged that fraudulent proceeds are sometimes spent before investigators can retrieve them.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of acknowledged

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Analysts applauded Apple for introducing HomeView at a reasonable price given all the component shortages.

— Kif Leswing,Annie Palmer,Jordan Novet, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Mitchell, who turns 83 next month and was using a walking stick, also posted a short video clip from the ceremony, in which she was applauded by others gathered in the room.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of applauded

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Naomi Ackie, who plays the scientist charged with Hagen’s experimental procedure, praised how her co-star shouldered what was a very challenging role.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
At a news conference Friday, police also praised a teacher who threw a cellphone at the gunman, tackled him and fought to take his weapon.

— Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of praised

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James Johnson gifted him his own brand-new Jordans when Powell complimented them during a pre-draft workout.

— Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Any team can win (or lose) on Sundays There’s a reason Andy Reid complimented the opposing team despite poor recent performances and the overall record.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of complimented

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Clemson offensive lineman Elyjah Thurmon was honored to carry the American flag down the hill during his team's traditional game-day entrance in celebrating Military Appreciation Day.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
In a statement acknowledging the inclement weather, the Guardians also said tickets purchased for Friday night’s game would be honored.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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