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
Pierce commended Jones for his toughness, and despite Jones’ lengthy injury history, the receiver said at the end of the season that retaining Jones would go a long way toward also keeping him.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Miller concurred and commended Superintendent David Buck on his communication with board members in the lead-up to the protests.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
While the students' efforts ultimately did not affect the outcome of the vote, the district’s chief commended their efforts.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
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James Boyd, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Miller concurred and commended Superintendent David Buck on his communication with board members in the lead-up to the protests.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
While the students' efforts ultimately did not affect the outcome of the vote, the district’s chief commended their efforts.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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Last month, in a separate case, Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal handed Lai a rare legal victory by overturning his conviction for fraud and quashing a 69-month sentence.—
Reuters 8 hr ago,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Heat was in control the rest of the way, handing the Nets their 10th straight loss.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Late November through May is the dry season there, which means fewer rains to stir up the water—leaving it with some of the clearest visibility for snorkeling and diving all year.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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San Francisco put on the hardest of sells on to try to keep the talented linebacker — head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch flew to Texas to try to talk him out of leaving — but Greenlaw ultimately chose the Broncos.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Noting some confusion over the like-for-like numbers this year, given recent changes to the business structure, the analysts said that weapon and ammunition growth will remain elevated, and there is scope for its naval business to be resilient, too.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The dozens of demonstrators who signed up to give their public comment had to wait outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The narrative centers on the mercenary Dao Ma, a wandering bounty hunter who is entrusted to escort a mysterious fugitive across the treacherous Western deserts to the capital of Chang’an.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Owners are entrusting brokers with significant financial decisions.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Times outdoors reporter Jaclyn Cosgrove also recommends drinks and dinner on the charming balcony at Checker Hall in Highland Park.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Sheri Penzari, who has worked for United, Delta, and the now-defunct Eastern Air Lines, also recommends dual-purpose dressing.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The camp is intended for short-term stays before detainees are transferred or deported.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The commander in chief has broad authority to personally classify or declassify documents as delegated by proper processes under Executive Order 13526, issued by Obama, said Liza Goitein, senior director of the Brennan Center’s Liberty and National Security Program.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The orders had been delegated down to the field commanders.—
March 2,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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And the loss of Amarion Dickerson, who would’ve been a key rotation piece, ended up being a major blow for a team that was counting on everyone at the top of the rotation to deliver.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The remarks, delivered to Standard Bank executives and reported for the first time by Semafor, captured the growing unease among policymakers about how quickly the external shocks can undermine domestic planning, especially for an open, import-dependent economy like South Africa.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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