1
as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the captain's commands were followed without question
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2
as in proficiencies
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
a command of French that is the result of a year spent in France as an exchange student
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3
as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
the general set up his command in the old port city
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4
as in seats
a place from which authority is exercised
central command
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5
as in controls
the right or means to command or control others
the army officer in command during the attack
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6
as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point
from his mountain perch, the scout had a command of the entire valley
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as in orders
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 requests
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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3
as in demands
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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4
as in rules
to exercise authority or power over
a cabinet secretary who commands the largest department in the federal government
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5
as in has
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 leads
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 asks
to set or receive as a price
commands a high fee for his decorating services
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Recent Examples of commands
ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Then, a task-agnostic system called AnyPos translates that knowledge into motor commands for robots.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Officers issued verbal commands, but Cusick allegedly did not comply.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Cats are known for being stubborn creatures who, unlike their canine counterparts, often refuse to follow commands given by their owners.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Voice commands are baked into the gimbal’s firmware, which uses its microphone to pick up voice commands.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In that instance, a large number of officers arrived and dispersed the crowd through verbal commands.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The tech’s current chatbot era puts the onus on the user to deliver the right prompts and commands.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Once linked, the system performed reliably in testing, with no noticeable lag between commands and actions.
—Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Twelve years later, the hotel still commands relevance in a market that constantly reinvents itself.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Manari says each vessel will be as distinctive and individual as the owner who commands it.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
New construction typically commands higher rents, leading to higher vacancy rates than in older buildings.
—Patricia Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Yih also emphasized that as one of only two specialty multibrand domestic beauty retailers, alongside Sephora, Ulta commands a unique target audience.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Server Nancy Linan commands the room, juggling the orders of a dozen or so customers.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
The interpreter translated these human-readable commands into instructions that the processor could execute, one line at a time.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Sep. 2025
Then, a task-agnostic system called AnyPos translates that knowledge into motor commands for robots.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Officers issued verbal commands, but Cusick allegedly did not comply.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Cats are known for being stubborn creatures who, unlike their canine counterparts, often refuse to follow commands given by their owners.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Voice commands are baked into the gimbal’s firmware, which uses its microphone to pick up voice commands.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
In that instance, a large number of officers arrived and dispersed the crowd through verbal commands.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The tech’s current chatbot era puts the onus on the user to deliver the right prompts and commands.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2025
Once linked, the system performed reliably in testing, with no noticeable lag between commands and actions.
—Sascha Brodsky, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Still, Tony Leung commands the screen with such economy of gesture, such magnetic stillness, such sheer star power.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Twelve years later, the hotel still commands relevance in a market that constantly reinvents itself.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Manari says each vessel will be as distinctive and individual as the owner who commands it.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
New construction typically commands higher rents, leading to higher vacancy rates than in older buildings.
—Patricia Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Yih also emphasized that as one of only two specialty multibrand domestic beauty retailers, alongside Sephora, Ulta commands a unique target audience.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
Server Nancy Linan commands the room, juggling the orders of a dozen or so customers.
—Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2025
While luxury skincare often commands higher price points, affordability and inclusivity are becoming key factors in building a sustainable brand.
—Lara Devgan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Suzuki’s cars took off, and today the company’s Indian subsidiary commands around 40 percent of the country’s passenger car market.
—River Akira Davis, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commands
Noun
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Do that by using a clean rag or paper towel treated with a small amount of commercial cleaning or bleach solution, and rub them for as long as directed by the manufacturer's instructions.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
10 Sep. 2025
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In recent incidents, Google's Gemini CLI destroyed user files while attempting to reorganize them, and Replit's AI coding service deleted a production database despite explicit instructions not to modify code.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Development should bridge current and required proficiencies, as well as solve real problems in real time (not across a six-week rollout or in a one-hour webinar).—
David James,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Interior trims range from basic to luxurious, but all feature easy to use controls, physical switches and dials for key functions and one of the auto industry’s best touch screens and infotainment systems.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tightening them further, and de-linking cost controls from revenue, just might.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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There’s a 76-mile river route open to kayaking and canoeing, and camping spots provide perfect access to the views.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bill Nye Our favorite Science Guy orders a caramel macchiato made with coconut milk.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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Continue reading … ORDER FROM THE COURT – Georgia judge orders Fani Willis to redo search for records in Trump election case.—
,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The filing doesn’t specify how much money the woman is seeking in damages and requests a jury trial.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The complaint requests a jury trial.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If someone demands an immediate payment, step away from your phone or computer.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Necks swoop and hips and lower backs undulate in ways that traditional ballet never demands.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once again, rumore rules over all, to the amusement of the diners.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a rare move, the panel in Atlanta also voted 2-1 to stop the environmental groups’ case from proceeding in Miami federal court until the appeals court rules on the merits of the state’s request to lift the judge’s injunction.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Commands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commands. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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