1
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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2
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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as in ordered
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Recent Examples of commanded
Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Hayes Cloutier commanded the offense, throwing for 133 yards and a TD while completing 5 of 9 passes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Cinematic lawmen like Little Bill in Unforgiven and Wyatt Earp in My Darling Clementine—films that inspired Eddington—commanded their towns with a near iron will.
—Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
In Los Angeles, Magic and Cookie Johnson, Don Cheadle, and Tina Knowles gathered for HollyRod Foundation’s annual DesignCare Gala, as Kerry Washington and Kamala Harris each commanded attention on opposite coasts.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Officers found the man based on a description provided by the 911 caller and commanded him to lie on the ground, Bower said.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The warmongering Ash People arrive on the scene, commanded by the fierce chieftess, Varang (Oona Chaplin), and an escalating conflict ensues that may decide Pandora's future forever.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Slider, commanded it, but didn’t have the right shape.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The energy was palpable, as Cardi commanded the crowd with equal amounts of humor and swagger.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Washington is said to have personally led more than 10,000 militia troops in what is believed to be the first – and only – time a sitting president has commanded troops in the field.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Hayes Cloutier commanded the offense, throwing for 133 yards and a TD while completing 5 of 9 passes.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Cinematic lawmen like Little Bill in Unforgiven and Wyatt Earp in My Darling Clementine—films that inspired Eddington—commanded their towns with a near iron will.
—Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
In Los Angeles, Magic and Cookie Johnson, Don Cheadle, and Tina Knowles gathered for HollyRod Foundation’s annual DesignCare Gala, as Kerry Washington and Kamala Harris each commanded attention on opposite coasts.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Officers found the man based on a description provided by the 911 caller and commanded him to lie on the ground, Bower said.
—Wren Smetana, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The warmongering Ash People arrive on the scene, commanded by the fierce chieftess, Varang (Oona Chaplin), and an escalating conflict ensues that may decide Pandora's future forever.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Slider, commanded it, but didn’t have the right shape.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
The energy was palpable, as Cardi commanded the crowd with equal amounts of humor and swagger.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commanded
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Miller is navigating through the kinks, continuing to get acclimated with the taping of his wrist — something he’s been instructed to do — and working through the rust associated with not playing in an actual competitive game for nine months.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
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Before long, Mikkelsen instructed me to pull off the road.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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The officer recalled that they had been ordered to ready themselves for a counterattack.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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They have both been ordered to refrain from contacting each other or spending time in the district outside of school or other obligations.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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But the measure stalled in the Senate as Democrats have demanded provisions extending Affordable Care Act insurance plan subsidies that will expire at the end of the year.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Given that Trump had publicly demanded that James be prosecuted, her indictment was hardly unexpected.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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But from the outside, this level of cultish reverence for a rock band in 2025 feels both new and nostalgic, harkening back to the days when such bands ruled the world.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers' baserunners were left confused about how it was ruled.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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From quaint historic districts filled with shops and eateries—all of which are locally owned—to pristine stretches of sand ripe for taking a sunset walk, there’s something new to discover in every corner.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Doritos, owned by PepsiCo, will no longer be made with artificial flavors or colors.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Argentina dominated all night with 68 percent possession, 11 shots on goal to one for Venezuela, and 19 shots to five overall.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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It’s been a complicated year for TV makers, with much of the talk dominated by the need to partner to fund ambitious ideas, confusion around AI, and consolidation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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There were three distance options -- 20, 50 and 100 kilometers -- that led riders north up in and around the Bella Vista area before bringing them back to downtown Bentonville.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Oct. 2025
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The researchers, led by Jong-Hwa Shon, designed a prototype that uses riboflavin as an electron mediator.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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What To Know While speaking with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Friday, Mamdani was asked about his conversation with the state's attorney general.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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The commenter asked her to reflect on whether the timing and price of the ring should really matter.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commanded. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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