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
Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Crew-12 astronaut team is commanded by astronaut Jessica Meir, with Jack Hathaway serving as pilot.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Slafkovský’s scoring, competitiveness and frame commanded attention in his draft season.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
As one of the best forward-center prospects in the Fort Worth area, Crawford commanded attention and recently signed with Incarnate Word.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Indian history is filled with charismatic – and often controversial – figures who commanded huge devotion.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The $13 million gap between the proposals commanded extra attention as Skubal — who is part of the MLB Players Association’s executive subcommittee — challenged the status quo.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Liu has always commanded attention in the sport.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Safety and Dignity For All Act A bill that has yet to be written, called The Safety and Dignity For All Act, commanded the attention of hundreds of people outside and inside the county legislative building in New City.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Mane always looked the more threatening as Senegal commanded possession.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
For eight years now, Dwight Eisenhower has neither commanded an army nor led a nation.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The Crew-12 astronaut team is commanded by astronaut Jessica Meir, with Jack Hathaway serving as pilot.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Slafkovský’s scoring, competitiveness and frame commanded attention in his draft season.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
As one of the best forward-center prospects in the Fort Worth area, Crawford commanded attention and recently signed with Incarnate Word.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Feb. 2026
Indian history is filled with charismatic – and often controversial – figures who commanded huge devotion.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
The $13 million gap between the proposals commanded extra attention as Skubal — who is part of the MLB Players Association’s executive subcommittee — challenged the status quo.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Liu has always commanded attention in the sport.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The Safety and Dignity For All Act A bill that has yet to be written, called The Safety and Dignity For All Act, commanded the attention of hundreds of people outside and inside the county legislative building in New City.
—Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 3 Feb. 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
Verb
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After one interaction, Judge Miranda instructed a defense attorney to change her tone.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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In general, the hospital has always instructed its providers not to make comments or notes about a patient’s immigration status on notes or other materials that can be accessed, the doctor explained.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Cleaning staff is available seven days a week, and midday service can be requested for an additional fee.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Brian Payne, an assistant public defender in Mecklenburg, requested a bond be allowed for Gales due to a disability and poor health, but Judge Keith Smith would not allow bond.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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That style, a particularly taxing one, demanded a level of effort that Cherundolo’s teams sometimes fell short of.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The ransom note demanded $6 million in bitcoin.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, municipal courts around the state are adjusting to a new normal after the Colorado Supreme Court ruled in December that cities cannot punish lawbreakers beyond what state statute would allow for the same offenses.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Whether a judge has ruled on Seraphine’s placement is unclear because the proceedings are closed to the public.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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Matakauri is owned by Robertson Lodges, from American billionaire Julian Robertson whose collection includes the equally wonderful Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers in the North Island.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Detroit entered the post-All-Star meeting holding a 2-0 lead in the three-game season series, which meant the Pistons owned the tiebreaker regardless of the outcome at The Garden on Thursday.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a sports media landscape often dominated by contract disputes and on-field rivalries, the Garrett-Kim interview resonated as something refreshingly heartfelt — and the poem, a four-line verse touching on the themes Garrett says occupy his mind most, struck the deepest chord.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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On the franchise’s staying power in a genre historically dominated by male stars, Mukerji credits its unflinching subject matter.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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But with many of those houses (Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Gucci – the list goes on) led creatively by men, American designers see themselves as a meaningful contrast, and their salability as a point of strength.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Isaac Asuma led the U with 15 points, with three 3-pointers; Cade Tyson chipped in 12, including five free throws; and Bobby Durkin added 11 with three treys.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Commanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commanded. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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