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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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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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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as in seats
a place from which authority is exercised
central command
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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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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 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
Chris Young
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
At multiple locations blocks from the Garden, crowds refused numerous verbal commands to disperse, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
My work on flight navigation, control and orientation systems indicates that smart drones could see and avoid objects in the air and could execute commands from air traffic control centers accurately and efficiently, including fully autonomous takeoffs and landings.
—Agamemnon Crassidis, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
And like its peers, the Mission 1 Pro supports voice commands, which is handy when the camera's mounted on a helmet or out of arm's reach.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
On June 3, police went to serve the warrants but the suspect did not follow commands given by police and barricaded himself inside a residence located in the area of Alum Rock Avenue and Dale Drive, authorities said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
As the cable unspools, the drone operator gives commands to the drone via the cable, according to the Israeli military.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 10 June 2026
In a 2018 incident during a traffic stop by San Diego police, Rhone reportedly refused to follow the officers’ commands and ordered his dog to attack the officers at the scene, according to court records.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The tool consolidates service requests and operational oversight in an enterprise environment across combatant commands, military services and defense agencies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Once in position, a smartphone app commands a robotic arm to open the charging port and automatically connect the charging cable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The company handles roughly 82 percent of all US space launches and commands nearly half of the global commercial space market.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 June 2026
Perched on the northern tip of the Isle of Mull, the estate commands sweeping views across the Sound of Mull toward the Outer Hebrides.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Garrett commands two to three blockers per play, much as Donald did during his career.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
In addition to the Hot Country Songs ranking, the single also commands the Digital Song Sales, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales lists.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Competing on mission, not salary In a labor market where specialized talent commands premium salaries, the Corps can’t always match private-sector compensation.
—Alena Conley, USA Today, 4 June 2026
And Popovich still commands that respect, even now.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Noun
Built by Lunar Outpost, Pegasus will navigate the harsh, jagged terrain of the lunar south pole autonomously, with an astronaut behind the wheel, or via teleoperation commands beamed from Earth.
—Chris Young
june 13, New Atlas, 13 June 2026
At multiple locations blocks from the Garden, crowds refused numerous verbal commands to disperse, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
My work on flight navigation, control and orientation systems indicates that smart drones could see and avoid objects in the air and could execute commands from air traffic control centers accurately and efficiently, including fully autonomous takeoffs and landings.
—Agamemnon Crassidis, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
And like its peers, the Mission 1 Pro supports voice commands, which is handy when the camera's mounted on a helmet or out of arm's reach.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 11 June 2026
On June 3, police went to serve the warrants but the suspect did not follow commands given by police and barricaded himself inside a residence located in the area of Alum Rock Avenue and Dale Drive, authorities said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
As the cable unspools, the drone operator gives commands to the drone via the cable, according to the Israeli military.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 10 June 2026
In a 2018 incident during a traffic stop by San Diego police, Rhone reportedly refused to follow the officers’ commands and ordered his dog to attack the officers at the scene, according to court records.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
The tool consolidates service requests and operational oversight in an enterprise environment across combatant commands, military services and defense agencies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
Verb
The endorsement is expected to provide a significant boost to Jones's campaign, which already commands strong support among the GOP base.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Once in position, a smartphone app commands a robotic arm to open the charging port and automatically connect the charging cable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
The company handles roughly 82 percent of all US space launches and commands nearly half of the global commercial space market.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 12 June 2026
Perched on the northern tip of the Isle of Mull, the estate commands sweeping views across the Sound of Mull toward the Outer Hebrides.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
Garrett commands two to three blockers per play, much as Donald did during his career.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
In addition to the Hot Country Songs ranking, the single also commands the Digital Song Sales, Country Streaming Songs and Country Digital Song Sales lists.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Competing on mission, not salary In a labor market where specialized talent commands premium salaries, the Corps can’t always match private-sector compensation.
—Alena Conley, USA Today, 4 June 2026
And Popovich still commands that respect, even now.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commands
Noun
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Siobhan mostly rolls with Lily’s choices, while realizing the night shift isn’t getting instructions, and trying to solve the problem.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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El Money provided detailed instructions to Lavrynovych on the targets, how to mix flammable substances and steps to avoid being caught.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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Lastly, players can also pick up more powerful weapons that grow stronger as their proficiencies increase.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With these export controls, it has now also been deemed too dangerous for foreign use.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
13 June 2026
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The move comes after Anthropic’s receipt of a US Commerce Department directive Friday evening, subjecting the new models to export controls restricting their use anywhere outside the United States.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Following his arrest, Vishnevski told the outlet an agent with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had questioned him about his views on Ukraine and any associations with its citizens.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Verb
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March — Mexican commander José Castro orders Frémont to leave the territory.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
12 June 2026
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Judge orders experts to investigate water woes In February 2025, Puerto Rico’s governor appointed Luis González Delgado as executive president of the island’s Water and Sewer Authority.—
Dánica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The lawsuit requests that the clinic undertake free genetic testing for all patients and children whose births resulted from embryo implantation during the past five years, the amount of time the clinic had the couple's embryos in its possession.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Instead of flowers, the family requests donations to Lansing Community Food Pantry (708-895-3807).—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
Verb
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What remains is a new era that demands a new lens for measuring greatness.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Ultimately, effective narrative change demands leaders align policies and actions with their stories, ensuring real-world impact and not just superficial language shifts.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Judge rules Brad Raffensperger doesn’t have to let anyone watch his office compile results on election night.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Commands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commands. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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