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
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Communication differences, sensory sensitivities and difficulty processing rapid-fire commands can all affect how a person responds to police.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Negotiators worked for several hours to convince the suspect to surrender peacefully, and during the standoff, the suspect climbed onto the roof of the residence and continued to refuse officers’ commands, the department said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The man started walking toward an officer while still armed and did not follow commands to drop the weapon, which is when the officer shot him multiple times, Thomas said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The latest version adds conversational ability, allowing users to interact with the system through voice commands.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2026
Authorities say the driver then continued to refuse commands.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Patrol boroughs are commands that oversee local police precinct operations.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
This equipment is able to receive commands from the Eastern Range through the flight termination system.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Danielle Poole commands the Apollo-Soyuz rendezvous mission.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The 1965 section centers on Basil, played by Gray, alongside Murray, who has a knack for shifting effortlessly between humor and seriousness that commands attention.
—Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
On a typical day, the 18-mile commute commands a fare of less than $13.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Even if commands the full asking price, the house wouldn’t be the most expensive ever sold in the Treasure Valley.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Global energy disruptions from the Iran conflict are accelerating a shift toward renewable power and electric vehicles, industries in which China commands roughly 70% of manufacturing and nearly 85% of battery production.
—Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Carlson, who was fired from Fox News in 2023 and commands a large audience on his namesake daily video podcast, is also bringing to his book imprint 21 million followers in the conservative media landscape across his X and YouTube channels combined as of late 2025.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
This British name definitely commands attention.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
The onboard mic works great for phone calls and Siri commands.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Communication differences, sensory sensitivities and difficulty processing rapid-fire commands can all affect how a person responds to police.
—Jim Cook, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
Negotiators worked for several hours to convince the suspect to surrender peacefully, and during the standoff, the suspect climbed onto the roof of the residence and continued to refuse officers’ commands, the department said.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The man started walking toward an officer while still armed and did not follow commands to drop the weapon, which is when the officer shot him multiple times, Thomas said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
The latest version adds conversational ability, allowing users to interact with the system through voice commands.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Apr. 2026
Authorities say the driver then continued to refuse commands.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Patrol boroughs are commands that oversee local police precinct operations.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
This equipment is able to receive commands from the Eastern Range through the flight termination system.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Young is a multi-hyphenate artist who commands considerable celebrity.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Danielle Poole commands the Apollo-Soyuz rendezvous mission.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The 1965 section centers on Basil, played by Gray, alongside Murray, who has a knack for shifting effortlessly between humor and seriousness that commands attention.
—Amy Reyes, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
On a typical day, the 18-mile commute commands a fare of less than $13.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Even if commands the full asking price, the house wouldn’t be the most expensive ever sold in the Treasure Valley.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 15 Apr. 2026
Global energy disruptions from the Iran conflict are accelerating a shift toward renewable power and electric vehicles, industries in which China commands roughly 70% of manufacturing and nearly 85% of battery production.
—Chan Ho-Him, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Carlson, who was fired from Fox News in 2023 and commands a large audience on his namesake daily video podcast, is also bringing to his book imprint 21 million followers in the conservative media landscape across his X and YouTube channels combined as of late 2025.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
This British name definitely commands attention.
—Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commands
Noun
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Your brother had similar pressure put on him by the national team after disobeying instructions and speaking out.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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This is a strong time to confirm details, send clear instructions, and keep things moving without overcomplicating it.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Parents can protect their entire family with benefits like alert sharing, parental controls and cyberbullying alerts for video games.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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With 13 customizable controls, 11-zone Chroma under-glow, and Gen-3 Optical Switches that are rated for 90 million clicks, this mouse will survive your climb to the top of the leaderboard.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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Glass walls frame these views from the living room, anchored by a stone fireplace.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Her videos, especially her Swift covers, frequently rack up millions of views.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, supreme commander of the Luftwaffe, Hitler’s second in command, and the highest-ranking surviving Nazi leader, steps out of the car, stands at attention to announce his surrender, and orders the soldiers to carry his bags.—
Alice Kaplan,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Although the decision orders a re-sentencing, there's a chance Peters will be handed the same sentence again.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In lieu of flowers and in honor of Izetta, the family requests donations to Palo Alto Players or any favorite local theater company.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Cleary said a separate organization pays for fencing if a firehouse requests extra security.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As a child performing with his brothers at the family home in Gary, Indiana, young Michael (Juliano Krue Valdi) is beaten by his father, Joe (Colman Domingo), who demands obedience along with musical discipline.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The breadth of recent enforcement actions and license revocations makes clear that this is a serious, ongoing problem that demands immediate and sustained action.—
Tom Koutsoumpas,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The rollbacks included minimum wage requirements for home healthcare workers and people with disabilities, and rules governing exposure to harmful substances and safety procedures at mines.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The rollbacks included minimum wage requirements for home health care workers and people with disabilities, and rules governing exposure to harmful substances and safety procedures at mines.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Commands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commands. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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