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
In the event of a commanded e-stop or if an internal safety engages, the robot will cut power completely and collapse in a not very graceful heap.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2017
Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Indonesia hasn't commanded the global economic spotlight in decades.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The parts that remained were commanded by captains.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Rather than follow the song title, Slayyyter herself commanded the stage by standing still and intensely singing, knocking both the song’s belt and its falsetto parts out of the park.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 May 2026
But just after ignition, due to an automatic abort from the ground systems, a hard shutdown was commanded.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
At the other end, first-year goalkeeper Senne Lammens has won only four fouls but has commanded his area brilliantly.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
General Stanley McChrystal, who commanded special operations forces in Iraq, provides a telling example of how the war changed his view of leadership.
—Simone Stolzoff, Time, 12 May 2026
Even in death, John Sterling commanded multiple spaces at Yankee Stadium on Monday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Adjective
Mane always looked the more threatening as Senegal commanded possession.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
In the event of a commanded e-stop or if an internal safety engages, the robot will cut power completely and collapse in a not very graceful heap.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2017
Verb
Rockies starter Tanner Gordon commanded his slider, throwing the pitch for strikes 74% of the time.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Indonesia hasn't commanded the global economic spotlight in decades.
—William Pesek, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The parts that remained were commanded by captains.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Rather than follow the song title, Slayyyter herself commanded the stage by standing still and intensely singing, knocking both the song’s belt and its falsetto parts out of the park.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 May 2026
But just after ignition, due to an automatic abort from the ground systems, a hard shutdown was commanded.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
At the other end, first-year goalkeeper Senne Lammens has won only four fouls but has commanded his area brilliantly.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
General Stanley McChrystal, who commanded special operations forces in Iraq, provides a telling example of how the war changed his view of leadership.
—Simone Stolzoff, Time, 12 May 2026
Even in death, John Sterling commanded multiple spaces at Yankee Stadium on Monday.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commanded
Adjective
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Any merchandise that was pre-ordered will be honored and delivered, but merchandise will no longer be available at the game, the team said.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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All pre-ordered merchandise will be delivered, however.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anthropic’s red team caught early versions escaping their sandbox, gaining internet access and emailing researchers without being instructed to do any of it.—
Shreyans Mehta,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Armed guards were placed outside the compound, and children were instructed to remove water pistols and miniature guns from their Lego sets, in case the feds argued that weapons were encouraged on the compound.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The person requested anonymity because they're not permitted to speak publicly about the confidential discussions.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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In July, Thomas, 30, filed a petition to establish parental relationship with the actress, 37, in Los Angeles, and requested joint legal and physical custody of Louetta, along with an order for visitation, according to documents obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Since these minors enlisted without parental consent, local courts demanded that federal authorities produce them as unlawfully detained persons—and for years the military reluctantly obliged.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
25 May 2026
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The $350-million sale had been agreed in December 2019 but not yet finalized, and was at the center of an FBI investigation that led to accusations that Sidhu had provided insider information to the team and in return demanded kickbacks in the form of campaign contributions.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Then the winning run advanced after the umpire ruled Phoenix Call was hit by Bell’s pitch.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Sturtevent had stab wounds on her head and neck as well as signs of blunt force trauma, and the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide, Bradshaw and Nippins said on Sunday.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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More than three-quarters of America’s financial assets, including stocks, are owned by the top 20% — and more than a quarter by the top 1%.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Also included in this zone is the adjacent unnamed development (owned by the same developers as Lee + White), which is the new home of the Atlanta Food Truck Park, and Bogg’s Social and Supply next door.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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On the other hand, nonbiological chemistry is more limited and dominated by molecules that form randomly.—
Gideon Yoffe,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Bailey led all candidates citywide in direct campaign donations, raising nearly $30,000 during the period.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Jackson Arrasin led the inning off with a single and advanced to second on a sacrifice bunt.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commanded. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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