Recent Examples on the WebExpecting praise or thanks, Mr. Mueller was taken aback when the president interrupted him. Thomas J. Baker, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Laura Dern is on her way to Broadway musical stardom thanks Hugh Jackman! Amethyst Tate, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The Cavaliers won their home opener thanks in part to two goals from Addie Fowble. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 The audience at Saturday's event gave the film a sustained standing ovation while Spielberg repeatedly clutched his chest in thanks. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2022 Sidney, the sweeping doc about the Hollywood legend, which will bow in Toronto ahead of a Sept. 23 launch on AppleTV+, got off the ground thanks in large part to the persistence of the film’s Canadian co-producer Derik Murray. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2022 Yes, the wind will cause these to blow up (thanks, liner, for the coverage there). Christa Sgobba, SELF, 1 Sep. 2022 Congressman Kinzinger, thanks for coming on and sharing your perspective with us, sir.NBC News, 28 Aug. 2022 Hi Ashleigh, thanks so much for taking the time to speak with me today. Liz Elting, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
plural of Middle English thank, from Old English thanc thought, gratitude; akin to Old High German dank gratitude, Latin tongēre to know
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of thanks was before the 12th century