thanks

/ θæŋks /

plural noun

1. an expression of appreciation or gratitude or an acknowledgment of services or favours given

2. because of

   thanks to him we lost the match

interjection

1. informal,  an exclamation expressing acknowledgment, gratitude, or appreciation

Example Sentences

Belgium remain top of Group J with 15 points and, thanks to their strong goal difference, are likely to clinch qualification with at least a draw on Tuesday.

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Yet overall consumer spending — the main engine of the economy — has held up well due to a big increase in wealth for upper-income households, thanks to a prolonged bull market.

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The Wildcats made themselves at home inside the Intuit Dome over the final minutes Friday night thanks to the play of veteran guard Jaden Bradley.

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Turi stunned the hosts on 16 minutes, picking up the ball just inside the Croatia half before striding forwards unchallenged and lashing home from outside the box thanks to a heavy deflection.

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England's adeptness at shutting out the opposition is in no small part thanks to goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who has established two records for his country this year.

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Related Words

• gratitude 
• recognition