- 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
In an interview with Radio 1 when the track first hit number one, Fender acknowledged the track's slow climb to the top, thanking "the internet".
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
I gave her my email address and phone number before thanking her and ending the call.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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