- present participle of thank.
thanking
Example Sentences
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For the last year, “Gracias Gustavo” garlands have adorned the city, thanking Dudamel for doing just that during his 17 seasons heading the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Like, I’m not going to be thanking Capital One on my wedding day.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
We need to relax in the face of the market’s volatility — instead thanking the stock market for how well it has treated us.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier posted his gratitude to firefighters and first responders on X, thanking them for "working tirelessly to keep people safe."
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
I did not wish to seem too eager, or to let my informant know or guess too much, so, thanking him in the usual manner, I strolled away.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
