- present participle of thank.
thanking
Example Sentences
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"I've been spending a lot of time with my family. I'm dealing with a cancer diagnosis, and I've been getting treatment, and it's been going really well," he said, thanking his well-wishers.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
In recent days, Rodríguez has been visiting field hospitals and thanking a list of some 30 foreign nations for health aid after the disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
"Our loss has left an unimaginable hole in not only our lives but in the whole community," they said, thanking people for their "never-ending support and donations".
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
“It was like playing a game in Seoul,” Hwang said after the match, thanking Guadalajara for its support.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
I received letters from women I'd never met thanking me for helping her.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
