- present participle of thank.
thanking
Example Sentences
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“Usha and the baby are happy and healthy, and our kids are overjoyed to meet their little brother,” he added, also thanking the military doctors and staff at Walter Reed Medical Center for their care.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
"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
“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
It seems weird that she is thanking me, because it really feels like I should be thanking her for something.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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