as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commend
Fundamentally, what this does is bring one of PC gaming’s most beloved classic RPGs to consoles (and modern computers) for the very first time in a way that’s highly enjoyable and that’s worth commending in and of itself.
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David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Abbott has credited the Tesla and SpaceX CEO as the driving inspiration behind the establishment of the state’s own efficiency office and commended Musk for relocating the headquarters of multiple businesses to Texas in recent years.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Manager Craig Counsell commended Horton for his mental approach after a bad outing.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Mardian, who is closing his other longtime harbor restaurant, Harpoon Henry’s, on Aug. 10, also commended Ward for the design of the parking structure.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
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David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Abbott has credited the Tesla and SpaceX CEO as the driving inspiration behind the establishment of the state’s own efficiency office and commended Musk for relocating the headquarters of multiple businesses to Texas in recent years.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 July 2025
Manager Craig Counsell commended Horton for his mental approach after a bad outing.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Mardian, who is closing his other longtime harbor restaurant, Harpoon Henry’s, on Aug. 10, also commended Ward for the design of the parking structure.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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After a sister who did not like football and a brother who took to Aston Villa and their Irish contingent, Lynch would be handed the Leeds fan baton.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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The offensive backfield had its most fireworks, however, after Hubbard caught a pass in the flat, was run out of bounds, exchanged a few words with a Browns defender and handed a Browns cornerback the ball — only for the Browns cornerback to throw it back at Hubbard’s head.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Where are opportunities left untouched simply due to a lack of capacity?—
Scott Brighton,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Enzo Maresca’s ominous words in his press conference at Cobham on Thursday left little room to avoid the conclusion that Colwill had suffered a significant injury.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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Once done, the camera panned over to Kris, who gave a sassy smile before joining her girls.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The recall was given a Class II risk warning on August 1.12 NuNaturals Inc recalled 78 bottles of its Organic Pure Stevia and 78 bottles of its Pure Monk Fruit Sweetener.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Note that deals may differ by restaurant and reservations are highly recommended, as these menu specials tend to attract a healthy mix of locals and visitors alike—the DMV is a major foodie destination, after all.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Travelers must opt in with their airline before flying, and TSA recommends updating their profile before their next trip.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruth, who was being treated for an eating disorder, was transferred to the location in October 2021, per the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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At Bournemouth, the club’s structure works in a particular way, where Iraola sees his role as coaching the team and preparing the players, but recruitment is delegated to Tiago Pinto, the club’s president of football operations, and technical director Simon Francis.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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This is the realm of managers and supervisors, not doing the work themselves, delegating, but with relatively short leashes to make sure people get done what they are asked to get done in the way they are asked to do them.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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With the Rams, the latter's bench boss entrusted him with more responsibilities as a point guard and a playmaker.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Luckily, Japan has excellent next-day luggage delivery services, so pack an overnight carry-on and entrust oversized bags to the pros.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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While the frontrunners battled it out, Dulcy Caylor quietly delivered a huge hit on beam, posting a massive 13.850, and Simone Rose continued a strong day on vault.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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SpaceX has spent more than six years delivering the satellites to orbit with a regular cadence of rocket launches from both Florida and California.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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