commands 1 of 2

noun

plural of command
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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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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commands

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verb

present tense third-person singular of command
1
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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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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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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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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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 dominates
to look down on for centuries an imposing castle has commanded that stretch of the river

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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
Noun
While no arrests have been made regarding the shooting, Dallas Police said a man was arrested for allegedly disregarding crime scene tape and ignoring officers' commands to avoid the area. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Still, because Perseverance has not had to spend much time stopped to wait for navigation commands from drivers on Earth, the vehicle has been able to maximize the amount of scientific return. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2026 To avoid losing valuable insights from Voyager 2’s unique position in space, engineers sent commands to the spacecraft to perform a simultaneous swap. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 This could mean changing a password, issuing commands or attempting to alter the controller’s software. — William Akoto, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 The officers began shouting multiple commands simultaneously, creating confusion for Aubrey. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026 Among preprogrammed Codex skills, chat controls, navigation options, commands for settings, the side panel, and the ChatGPT app itself, the sheer number of ready controls is a bit overwhelming. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 When a processor requests data, the chip instantly converts CXL memory requests into DDR5 commands, retrieves the required information, and sends it back in real time. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Authorities said the passenger, Jianquan Bo, exited the vehicle and surrendered, while the driver, Zhengfeng, refused deputies’ commands. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
The leader who commands the room, fills every silence, and dominates the conversation seems powerful. — Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Despite these strict requirements, the resolution upgrade is notable since Chrome commands nearly half of the US browser market. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026 On the one end sits college football, the billion-dollar industry that commands attention from August until January. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 Athletic director Josh Whitman said the board, the biggest main video display in college football, commands attention. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 This powertrain is only available with AWD, the SX trim level, and the X-Line package, which gives the car some glossy black exterior accents and bigger wheels, and commands a more substantial though still competitive $32,790 MSRP. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 And the view of the northern Rockies commands equal attention with the headliners. — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026 Outside, the celebratory scene replays, almost bittersweet, as the voice of director Wash Westmoreland commands the cameras and his ensemble, now thoroughly in young adulthood, from an invisible space across the room. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 The sanctions bill has gone through several iterations but still commands a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commands
  1. instructions
  2. proficiencies
  3. controls
  4. views
  5. orders
  6. requests
  7. demands
  8. rules
Noun
  • He's put together a Kickstarter campaign to fund this project; backers will receive STL files for 3D printing most of the components, along with a separate list of parts and assembly instructions to put the whole thing together on your own.
    — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Asked by the judge for her view on a proper response, prosecutor Madeline Jones suggested that the judge direct the jury to refer to its instructions and continue to deliberate.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of instructions
Noun
  • My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
  • Lastly, players can also pick up more powerful weapons that grow stronger as their proficiencies increase.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of proficiencies
Noun
  • Beijing's core motivation is maintaining strict capital controls; a freely transferable yuan token would undermine this.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators allege the scheme relied on a critical breakdown in internal controls.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of controls
Noun
  • Located in downtown Las Cruces, this hotel features 203 guest rooms—some offering city or mountain views—adorned in rustic Spanish Colonial decor and local artwork.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
  • North and South America will enjoy the best views, with skywatchers able to follow the entire event from start to finish, weather permitting.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of views
Verb
  • In the book, Rhaenyra also orders that Nettles be imprisoned, but Daemon, who is suspected of being Nettles’s lover, lets her escape.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Suddenly powering down after an officer orders you to hand over the device could raise questions about your intent.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of orders
Verb
  • The lawsuit requests damages of $10 million for past and future physical injuries, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life.
    — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The company requests a 10-year, 80% property tax phase-in for each of its three new buildings, and the developer would make an annual payment in lieu of taxes contribution.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of requests
Verb
  • An experience that demands the big screen, featuring even more astounding effects choreography than its predecessor, Godzilla Minus Zero cranks up the terror while always keeping its post-WWII Japan narrative at human eye level.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • His blend of humor and pathos demands a high-wire act from his ensembles.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of demands
Verb
  • Narbonne is appealing its three-year playoff ban in football for City Section rules violations.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • How the agency rules on the experimental vaccine made by Moderna has big implications for the future of mRNA research.
    — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of rules

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“Commands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commands. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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