as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commend
They should be commended for spending their whole career with the toughest ages.
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C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
One reviewer commended the wide toe box and adjustable Velcro heel strap, and another traveler said their feet felt great after wearing them on a hike through the woods, in swampy grass, and on pavement.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
His peers commend his talent for unpicking dense regulatory issues, while clients depend on his knack for forecasting industry shifts.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
In a quote included in Dashlane’s post, the head of the organization behind the FIDO2 standard commended its efforts.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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C. R. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
One reviewer commended the wide toe box and adjustable Velcro heel strap, and another traveler said their feet felt great after wearing them on a hike through the woods, in swampy grass, and on pavement.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2025
His peers commend his talent for unpicking dense regulatory issues, while clients depend on his knack for forecasting industry shifts.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 10 June 2025
In a quote included in Dashlane’s post, the head of the organization behind the FIDO2 standard commended its efforts.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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The clip, which has been viewed 1.7 million times, received over a thousand comments from other users with their own stories of nervous uncles and the universal chaos of handing a baby to someone who hasn't quite figured out which end is which.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Pahlavi, whose father was the last monarch overthrown during the 1979 Iranian Revolution, said Monday that Iran currently stands at a crossroads, warning that the West handing the current regime a lifeline would only result in more bloodshed.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Nevertheless, the move will leave Ipswich Town as the only women’s team in WSL2 playing outside their county.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Advertisement That confluence of tricky politics has left a lot of D.C.’s political class in a bind.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 June 2025
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That arc gave us both such emotional depth to play with.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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And there is a robust Italian influence, one that is unsurprising given several centuries of Italian migration to the city.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
20 June 2025
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And forget about asking the agent to recommend the best plan based on your calling history.—
Mike Murchison,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Choose formulas with at least SPF 30 or higher, though Dr. Levine is quick to recommend SPF 45 or more for everyday wear.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
26 June 2025
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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Use tongs or a large spoon to transfer a few pieces of the boozy fruit into each cup.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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The responsibility of drafting specific regulations and implementing the reporting standards was delegated to the California Air Resources Board.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Thankfully, Mother was also not a fan of dogs, having been chased one too many times on her postal routes with the Royal Mail, when she wasn’t delegated to the sorting offices.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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Yes, the relievers lost five of the 21 leads with which they were entrusted during this stretch of 35 games in 37 days.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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These include service accounts, API keys, machine credentials and, increasingly, autonomous AI agents that are deeply integrated into core business systems, entrusted with accessing sensitive data and executing tasks without human oversight.—
Arun Shrestha,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The Supreme Court's conservative majority on Monday delivered a significant win for the Trump administration's immigration policy, clearing the way for officials to resume deportation of migrants to third countries without additional due process requirements imposed by a district court judge.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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The new Lenovo Chromebook Plus will deliver its ground-breaking new Dolby Atmos support right alongside all the customary combination of power and usability for which Chromebooks have become renowned.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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