as in ordered
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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the general commanded his troops with Caesar-like imperiousness
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as in requested
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the governor has commanded that all state flags be flown at half-mast
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as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
an act of courage that commands the admiration of all who witnessed it
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as in ruled
to exercise authority or power over
a cabinet secretary who commands the largest department in the federal government
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
local government does not command the resources that are needed to respond to such a huge disaster
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as in dominated
to look down on
for centuries an imposing castle has commanded that stretch of the river
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as in led
to serve as leader of
the head of the agency commands an army of workers trained to respond to the immediate needs of disaster victims
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as in asked
to set or receive as a price
commands a high fee for his decorating services
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Recent Examples of commanded
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Outhouse, a four-star recruit, commanded more than 40 offers.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
McCasland, 68, formerly commanded the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
In Sportico’s June 2025 WNBA valuations, the least valuable team—the Atlanta Dream—commanded the top multiple of 14, while the $500 million Golden State Valkyries were valued at 7x.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Charismatic leaders such as Bob Knight, Gene Keady, Lou Henson, Lute Olson and Jud Heathcote commanded the spotlight, sparred with one another and drew flocks of fans to their arenas.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But perhaps none commanded the star power that Oprah Winfrey did, appearing at her second show of the week following an outing to Stella McCartney on March 4.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Love commanded attention — and the football — in 2025, rushing for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries and also catching 27 passes for 280 yards and three scores.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Surely in this trade market, Grier could have commanded exactly what Sherwood cost him just weeks ago, if not more.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Mane always looked the more threatening as Senegal commanded possession.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Allen was the highest priority in the summer of 2025, followed by Bonitto; Roach is a high-quality reserve who ultimately signed for less than half of what Franklin-Myers commanded in free agency.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026
Outhouse, a four-star recruit, commanded more than 40 offers.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2026
McCasland, 68, formerly commanded the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
In Sportico’s June 2025 WNBA valuations, the least valuable team—the Atlanta Dream—commanded the top multiple of 14, while the $500 million Golden State Valkyries were valued at 7x.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Charismatic leaders such as Bob Knight, Gene Keady, Lou Henson, Lute Olson and Jud Heathcote commanded the spotlight, sparred with one another and drew flocks of fans to their arenas.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But perhaps none commanded the star power that Oprah Winfrey did, appearing at her second show of the week following an outing to Stella McCartney on March 4.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Love commanded attention — and the football — in 2025, rushing for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns on 199 carries and also catching 27 passes for 280 yards and three scores.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
Surely in this trade market, Grier could have commanded exactly what Sherwood cost him just weeks ago, if not more.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commanded
Adjective
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Davis, raised as a foster child, is trying to construct an ordered world for himself.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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The monolithic and ordered letterforms apply elegantly to the tripod legs in a contrasting pad print to give the name presence.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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During the practice, people are instructed to either rest in the coffin in total silence or listen to soft music.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other posts instructed taxpayers to modify wage or withholding numbers inside consumer tax software to inflate refund amounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The officials requested anonymity to outline the details of the orders before their signing, saying that other federal regulations would add even more for participants.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The bombers requested $3 million and a helicopter within 24 hours.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Belgium's transport minister has demanded tighter security around the rail network.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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For years, parents and providers have demanded high‑quality care for every child from birth through age 13.—
Zakiyah Shaakir-Ansari,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Once a sky-blue democracy is restored, may Trump’s days of infamy be ruled illegitimate and his name and legacy duly tainted by all of history, darkly blackened or cautiously reddened in the honest records that this twerp and his twisted cohorts have conspired so heinously to whitewash.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The elder Khamenei had ruled Iran since 1989 until his death.—
Garrett Downs,Azhar Sukri,Emma Graham,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2026
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There are also high-street shops like Zara and Mango on your doorstep, as well as independent local stalwarts like Can Vinyes, one of the oldest handmade basket shops on the island, owned by a tiny old couple.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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In January, Polymarket, Kalshi’s main rival, went all in on the Golden Globes (which is owned by Penske Media Corporation, which also owns Variety).—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Dominican Republic is undefeated, a perfect 5-0 and has dominated throughout the entire tournament.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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The following decade, middle-class Americans without children moved to cities en masse, buying up condos and building wealth in urban areas otherwise dominated by rentals.—
M. Nolan Gray,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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The foundation of San Diego’s fast start has been an organized, increasingly authoritative defensive spine led by Christopher McVey, Manu Duah and Kieran Sargeant.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Anteaters just haven’t been led by a natural scorer like Hunter Hernandez in a long time.—
Dan Arritt,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Commanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commanded. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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