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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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
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Instead, consumers navigate the available fashion, accessories and lifestyle brands by using simple voice commands alongside standard remote control clicks.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Rivera then allegedly got into the passenger seat of a car and ignored officers' commands to get out of the vehicle.
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Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
And the cherry on top is the contract Byram likely commands after the Blackhawks already spent so much just to acquire him.
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Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Everything can be done using natural language instead of obscure line commands.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Szydlo said Richard ignored officers’ commands and was seen reaching for his waistband.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
According to the department’s directive written in 2023, officers should consider voice commands and several alternatives before using lethal force.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Known to get into the minutiae of coding himself, Andreou actively participates in building tools, with a vibrant personality that commands the room.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
If forced to pick sides, a lot of people will choose Apple, which commands extraordinary consumer loyalty.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Oprah Winfrey commands the room at a speaker session at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026 in Cannes, France on June 23.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The Heat have four championships and a culture that attracts stars and commands national attention.
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Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Three years later, Fox commands his dad's mercenary band against Andross.
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James Perkins Mastromarino,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Further east, Savage’s Aspen property pairs dramatic concrete-and-glass architecture with sweeping views of Aspen Mountain and reportedly commands as much as $950,000 per month in rent.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The leader of the party that commands a majority in the House of Commons typically becomes prime minister.
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Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Noun
Other messages described starvation, brutal military drills, constant drone attacks and recruits being punished for not understanding Russian commands.
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Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.
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Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Instead, consumers navigate the available fashion, accessories and lifestyle brands by using simple voice commands alongside standard remote control clicks.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Rivera then allegedly got into the passenger seat of a car and ignored officers' commands to get out of the vehicle.
—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
And the cherry on top is the contract Byram likely commands after the Blackhawks already spent so much just to acquire him.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Everything can be done using natural language instead of obscure line commands.
—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Szydlo said Richard ignored officers’ commands and was seen reaching for his waistband.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
According to the department’s directive written in 2023, officers should consider voice commands and several alternatives before using lethal force.
—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
Kelly Mason commands Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with a deft hand, both at her namesake Mason Vineyards and Domaine Queylus.
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Kate Dingwall,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Known to get into the minutiae of coding himself, Andreou actively participates in building tools, with a vibrant personality that commands the room.
—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
If forced to pick sides, a lot of people will choose Apple, which commands extraordinary consumer loyalty.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Oprah Winfrey commands the room at a speaker session at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2026 in Cannes, France on June 23.
—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
The Heat have four championships and a culture that attracts stars and commands national attention.
—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Three years later, Fox commands his dad's mercenary band against Andross.
—
James Perkins Mastromarino,
NPR,
24 June 2026
Further east, Savage’s Aspen property pairs dramatic concrete-and-glass architecture with sweeping views of Aspen Mountain and reportedly commands as much as $950,000 per month in rent.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
The leader of the party that commands a majority in the House of Commons typically becomes prime minister.
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Inaya Folarin Iman,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commands
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For large populations, use a product containing spinosad, bifenthrin or Bacillius thurgiensis, according to label instructions.
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The Court also decided on Monday not to grant a retrial to a man convicted in a notorious decades-old cold case, reversing a decision that determined the jurors who convicted Pedro Hernandez of killing Etan Patz more than 40 years ago received improper instructions.
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My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.
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Lastly, players can also pick up more powerful weapons that grow stronger as their proficiencies increase.
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Export controls have blocked Huawei and China’s leading chipmakers from access to extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography tools and leading-edge foundry capacity around which the frontier semiconductor roadmap is organized.
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Anthropic had objected to the government’s decision to impose export controls in a blog post announcing that the two systems had been disabled.
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Originally more than 22,965 feet long, the ancient walls wind over the hillsides, offering stunning views of the Dalmatian countryside and the 4,000-year-old salt pans below.
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The rooftop bar, which offers stunning skyline views of the city and a pool, is now called Somewhere Special.
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Finally, unable to stand down the household guard on her own, Alicent confesses her scheme to Helaena, who orders the sentries on the ramparts to hold fire when Rhaenyra flies in on Syrax.
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Agent Greer orders him to drop the weapon.
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The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requests permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal comings and goings, the officials said, adding that the permit listed the size of the event between 500 and 999 people.
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Filed earlier this month, the permit application also requests authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside MSG.
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Real asset protection demands comprehensive legal expertise, far beyond social media advice.
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When Aaron Paul’s Jeff attempts to make a suspicious deposit, the bank teller (a game Nina Dobrev) demands to be in on the deal, in the sort of neo-noir twist that could suggest a rich film world populated with bizarre freaks of all stripes.
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He was called to the stewards and slapped with a one-race ban that rules him out of Sunday's Grand Prix.
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Best player available rules the day.
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“Commands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commands. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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