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
Cantwell also threw her support to Isaacman commending both his business and space experience.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
Officer Sayegh is commended for her swift action, bravery, and lifesaving actions.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Despite her omission from the event, Green was quick to commend her fellow female performers who did have the opportunity to compete at WrestleMania 41.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The two students commended Florida State University for its response to the tragedy, offering psychological services and deadline extensions.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
Officer Sayegh is commended for her swift action, bravery, and lifesaving actions.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Despite her omission from the event, Green was quick to commend her fellow female performers who did have the opportunity to compete at WrestleMania 41.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The two students commended Florida State University for its response to the tragedy, offering psychological services and deadline extensions.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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Last month, Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week handed the designer its 2025 Industry Impact Award, which recognizes significant contributions to the bridal sector.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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After Bregman turned down their four-year, $115 million offer, the Cubs handed the job to Shaw, who had a slower, limited start to spring training due to an oblique injury.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Kelvin’s sexuality is accepted with an ease that may be surprising for a group of red state evangelicals, but leaves every Gemstone child in a happy, healthy, stable relationship.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Matthews left open the possibility of appearances of CNBC figures, as that network also will be part of the Comcast spinoff.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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What’s the Takeaway for People With Heart Failure? Experiencing issues with planning and thinking can be especially problematic for people with heart failure, given the complex self-care required to manage the condition.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
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Each team is given an equal budget and must strategically acquire the most valuable prizes, all while aiming to reach the final round and claim the grand prize.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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Companies that scored well on mental health were also more likely to be recommended to others.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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For severe or chronic (long-lasting) ear pain, your provider might recommend surgery to address blockage in your Eustachian tubes.5 Never try to clear out your ears or your child's ears with cotton swabs or water picks.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
9 May 2025
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The suspect in the deadly shooting on the Florida State University campus last month was released from the hospital Monday and transferred to a detention facility, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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She was turned over to ICE, sent to a processing center in Vermont and then transferred to the Richwood Correctional Center in Monroe, Louisiana.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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These tools are arranged in a hierarchy, with a powerful LLM tool acting as the project manager, delegating tasks to whatever will get the job done.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Mock suggests delegating these tasks: Look to schedule your cleanings around the seasons.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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America’s military strength has always rested not just on its weapons and technology, but on the leadership of the men and women entrusted to employ them wisely.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Potential jurors shuffled into a Manhattan courtroom on a gray Monday in New York City as lawyers for both sides prepared to winnow down the class of people who will be entrusted with the fate of one of the biggest names in music.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 May 2025
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Four days after the hearing, Nina and Harriet went to the gravesite to deliver the news.—
Erin Moriarty, Liza Finley,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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But Isaac only has one other big scene after the opening credits, an extremely trope-y case of a villain (or, at least, an antagonist) delivering an autobiographical monologue while preparing to torture someone.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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