THANKING Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

thanking 1 of 2

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

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Gary Mayor Eddie Melton also spoke at the Wednesday update, thanking Braun and state officials for their work to help Northwest Indiana communities. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 The post was left with hundreds of comments by community members saddened by the news and thanking the owner for years of memories. — Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 The soldiers sent back an empty tank shell and a video thanking him. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 The band’s gift is one wild offering in a long line of musicians thanking their fans for their support in creative ways. — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026 The former Carolina Panthers linebacker spent his 15 minutes deflecting credit and thanking others, showering dozens of people from his life with praise. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026 The Roots could be heard reacting off camera, with Gillis thanking them for getting the joke. — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026 The man survived and his sister joined Kennedy at a press briefing Wednesday, thanking him. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 The restaurant announced its closing via a note taped to the front door, thanking its fans. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanking

Adjective

So grateful to IndieWire and its team, and for leaving them in the excellent hands of Brent Lang.

— Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
The young linebackers are grateful to the veterans for being helpful and friendly.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of grateful

Verb

Reactions to Graves’ retirement Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke at the Thursday press conference, commending Graves for her leadership.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Definition of commending

Adjective

The parents are thankful that both the mother and baby are OK.

— Lesley Marin, CBS News, 29 July 2026
The thankful and polite, yet rowdy Post Malone was preceded onstage Wednesday by first opening artist Carter Faith and part-coheadliner, part-opener Jelly Roll .

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Definition of thankful

Verb

Cambridge has since opened a fresh investigation following new information, and Arday has resigned while denying dishonesty and acknowledging mistakes.

— Nancy Doyle, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
This occurs because in many states, even a legitimate token payment on a collection account, or even just acknowledging that the debt is yours, can restart the clock on the statute of limitations.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of acknowledging

Adjective

Residents, even those appreciative for Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s 15-year tenure, are ready for a change.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Kansas City’s starting goalkeeper, Lorena, has been appreciative of finding community in the city for her wife and their 12-year-old son.

— PJ Green July 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of appreciative

Verb

Leaders of several similar operations including Masonicare in Wallingford, Duncaster in Bloomfield and Elim Park in Hamden joined Fairview officials in applauding its growth.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Taylor Swift's fans were quick to react to the change on social media, applauding whatever maneuvers Swift engaged in to curtail the use of her work.

— Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of applauding

Adjective

Melody Winston, senior executive of Living Fresh Market in Forest Park, was glad to see some reprieve for her customers — and for her store.

— Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Lee, who also stole a base and made several excellent defensive plays, was glad to still be a Giant following the deadline.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of glad

Verb

The show acknowledges the two histories aren’t equivalent yet invokes the comparison anyway, congratulating itself for recognizing the distinction while still harvesting the emotional weight of the analogy.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026
The text is a reference to the song’s lyrics, which see Bad Bunny congratulating and thanking his parents for giving birth to him.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

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