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as in commandants
one in official command especially of a military force or base
a surrender of the fort by the commander without a single shot having been fired
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as in captains
a person in overall command of a ship
the intrepid commander of the HMS Surprise
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Recent Examples of commanders
By allowing drone video feeds to be shared within larger command networks, operators and commanders can gain a more comprehensive view of ongoing operations.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Many Naxal commanders are not taken alive.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Their rare testimonies, backed by aid and conflict data, depict permissive rules of engagement, rising Palestinian deaths — including children — and commanders signaling Israel is entrenching, not winding down, its Gaza campaign.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The airy confines of the stately home where Allied commanders are gathered provide both the grandeur and the contrast to the minutiae inked out on vast maps in the small hours of the night.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
Yes, the guys, especially the dentist (ick) and the icky bride-shopping commanders are creeping and disturbing.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Cooler overnight conditions slowed the spread, fire commanders with the Ventura County Fire Department said, allowing some evacuees to return, although 1 house had burned.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Instead, Ukrainian military commanders are deploying more ground robots to fight on the frontlines.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The use of these drones has led to calls to expand the war in Lebanon from some commanders, a prospect made more difficult with the extension of the ceasefire.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026
Many Naxal commanders are not taken alive.
—Dhruv Tikekar, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
Their rare testimonies, backed by aid and conflict data, depict permissive rules of engagement, rising Palestinian deaths — including children — and commanders signaling Israel is entrenching, not winding down, its Gaza campaign.
—Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
The airy confines of the stately home where Allied commanders are gathered provide both the grandeur and the contrast to the minutiae inked out on vast maps in the small hours of the night.
—Daniel Jonah Wolpert, NPR, 29 May 2026
Yes, the guys, especially the dentist (ick) and the icky bride-shopping commanders are creeping and disturbing.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Cooler overnight conditions slowed the spread, fire commanders with the Ventura County Fire Department said, allowing some evacuees to return, although 1 house had burned.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Instead, Ukrainian military commanders are deploying more ground robots to fight on the frontlines.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The use of these drones has led to calls to expand the war in Lebanon from some commanders, a prospect made more difficult with the extension of the ceasefire.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commanders
Noun
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Marriott said the opposition appeared to be the final straw for his superiors, who informed staff that the department would shift the responsibilities of captains.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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In an interview with journalist Casimiro Miguel, the 25-year-old underlined that Madrid is the club of dreams, while sharing his pride that he has been trusted as one of the team’s captains at such a young age.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Ludwig says many breakfast skippers end up overeating at night.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
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In terms of skippers, our Frank Selee might rightly be considered more philosopher than a pugilist.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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At this time, Moore says, aviation was considered a daredevil sport, and successful pilots, especially in France, became celebrities.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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The two pilots aboard safely ejected and were taken to an area hospital for evaluation, the NATC said.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Commanders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commanders. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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