THANKED Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

thanked

verb

past tense of thank

as in commended

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 thanked Council members thanked Saunders for his apology and the censure item was approved by 4-1 vote, with Saunders as the only no vote. — James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 After he was found alive Wednesday, the sheriff’s office thanked the volunteers, personnel and members of the public who helped with the search. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026 Gary Police Chief Derrick Cannon thanked Hard Rock for their partnership. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 Harper's father, Mike Moyski, thanked the community for its support in the aftermath of the shooting. — Heather Brown, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 In his statement, Gotcher thanked Yeaman for his years of service. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 In his retirement announcement, Berti thanked the fans who supported him throughout his career. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Singh-Allen thanked the City Council for its collaboration and Elk Grove residents for their support. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Curt is thanked in the acknowledgements of the book for being a test reader. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thanked

Verb

The music department, as well as Courcol’s lively directing and writing, must be commended for scenes of the brass ensemble playing and rehearsing, in a constantly dynamic interaction with dialogue.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Lyne commended the Chicago actor specifically for a scene partway into the movie, when Lane’s Connie is deep into her affair but Gere’s Edward only has vague suspicions.

— Rance Collins, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of commended

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The beloved star also acknowledged the challenges of fitting eight decades of life into a stage musical, explaining that the creative team sometimes had to adjust the chronology while remaining true to her story.

— Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Gates acknowledged that his warning is a forecast, not a reading of today’s topline employment data.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of acknowledged

Verb

The transformation of the Madison plant was also applauded by the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners and Madison Mayor William Phillips.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
His return was widely applauded by fans years after he was dropped for reasons that were never publicly explained either to him or to viewers.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of applauded

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In a statement sent to Variety in March, Parton congratulated Cyrus on the anniversary special.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
In the comments, fans congratulated Aly on her Broadway debut while others shared their disappointment over not being able to see the duo live.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of congratulated

Verb

Conor Fitzpatrick, an attorney with the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, which brought the lawsuit, praised the ruling.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
The girls’ mother, Stephanie Soares, praised Legaspi and Feir for helping to motivate her daughters, as Naya has adjusted to using her prosthetic foot and Milayna has spent time outside of her wheelchair for the first time in her life.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of praised

Verb

After seeing a replay, Tatis walked to the wall, complimented the boy and jumped up to give him a fist bump.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
As for freshman running backs Jonaz Walton and Javian Osborne, Denbrock complimented the four-star prospects’ potential while also throwing cold water on expectations for them this early in their careers.

— Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of complimented

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The memorandum of understanding that was reached in June called for a ceasefire that has been honored in the breach.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
For King, The American Legion volunteers’ clean-up efforts honored the veterans buried at the cemetery and showed him those individuals have not been forgotten.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026

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