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adjective

as in grateful

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verb

present participle of thank
as in commending
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 thanking
Verb
Mamdani opened the news conference by expressing his condolences to the victims and their families and thanking the officers who responded. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The attorney for Pysher’s family issued a statement thanking the prosecutor. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026 On July 4, Richie shared a message on Instagram, thanking his followers for their concern and support. — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 DeBoer visited his alma mater in the spring and also sent students a video this week thanking them for their support and prayers. — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Addressing the jury directly, Reddington began by thanking jurors for taking time out of their lives to serve on this trial. — Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 Graciously thanking ticketholders for their support, with a shoutout to the official start of Virgo season, the contemporary soul singer served up standout tracks across eras. — Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Collette called the San Clemente community special, thanking everyone for their support. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking
  1. grateful
  2. commending
  3. thankful
  4. acknowledging
  5. appreciative
  6. applauding
  7. glad
  8. congratulating
Adjective
  • Either way, parents are grateful Ron Bullaro had another idea to keep her memory alive, the kind of unusual request that Golding and her team are used to getting.
    — Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And how’s Mike Leigh feeling today — at peace, grateful, restless?
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of grateful
Verb
  • Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue posted on Facebook commending the work of volunteers who banded together to care for the dogs.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of commending
Adjective
  • Collier said the school district is thankful local leaders stepped in to negotiate with the Plaza’s owners and create a better deal for schools.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • So thankful to Alabama Athletics for refuting it on my behalf.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of thankful
Verb
  • Luiz understands that aspect, too, acknowledging that Sporting KC needed him four separate times during Thursday’s news conference.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The study described the importance of reducing stigma about cognitive decline, helping people care for their brains to decrease dementia risk and acknowledging the impacts dementia has on families and households.
    — Hillary Lum, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of acknowledging
Adjective
  • Din-Mbuh, a senior defensive tackle from Aledo, was appreciative of playing in front of hometown fans on an international stage and also had a message for the Tar Heels.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Residents, even those appreciative for Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s 15-year tenure, are ready for a change.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of appreciative
Verb
  • Chelsea supporters at Craven Cottage responded by applauding Fernandez and singing his name.
    — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Local officials posed around the giant baby blue ceremonial check, applauding as the mayor positioned it on an easel in view of the television cameras.
    — Tamar Hallerman, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of applauding
Adjective
  • The Carolina Panthers better be glad that Wednesday’s joint practice against the Houston Texans didn’t count in the NFL standings.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Hot sleepers will be glad to know that the smooth sateen weave lyocell shell is more absorbent than regular cotton.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of glad
Verb
  • After the ceremony, Parton wrote Eminem a heartfelt note, congratulating him on the accomplishment and his performance.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Jolly, who’s been campaigning against divisiveness in politics, issued a statement congratulating Avila shortly after Tuesday’s announcement.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of congratulating

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“Thanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thanking. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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