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thanking

ADJECTIVE

being grateful

Synonyms

STRONG

appreciating

WEAK

acknowledging appreciation giving thanks

Antonyms

WEAK

critical disparaging finding fault

Example Sentences

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Ahead of Iwamasa's sentencing, Perry's mother and sisters submitted letters thanking the judge and telling her where they stood on Iwamasa's sentencing.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

On 8 May, the club posted an image of him on Instagram, thanking him, and wishing "the best of luck for the future".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Trump made a point of thanking the Nigerian government for its role in the operation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“This is a great, great example of what can be achieved when government and philanthropy work hand in hand for the public good,” Ressler said before thanking Govan for “taking bold risks.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I wasn’t just thanking him for the rabbit but also for telling me things.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver