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
Each of the photos highly commended in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition could be a freeze-frame from some mini drama.
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Reister commended the firefighters who are working to protect residents and stressed the need to mitigate fire risk in their area.
—The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.
—Teri Cadeau, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
California Democrats, time and again, have commended our Independent Redistricting Committee as a model for the nation.
—Steven Choi, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
Reister commended the firefighters who are working to protect residents and stressed the need to mitigate fire risk in their area.
—The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.
—Teri Cadeau, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
California Democrats, time and again, have commended our Independent Redistricting Committee as a model for the nation.
—Steven Choi, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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But later in the game, the young fan was approached by a Marlins staffer at loanDepot Park, who handed him a gift bag.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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After some back-and-forth, the man took the ball from his son’s glove, handed it over to the woman and shooed her away.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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In The History of Sound, Mescal plays Lionel Worthing, a talented singer from rural Kentucky who leaves his family farm to attend the Boston Music Conservatory.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In addition to that, a membership gives you access to Prime Video, with unlimited streaming and original programming.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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There is tremendous demand to be part of NFL team ownership and, relative to other leagues, very few sales or transfers of ownership stakes give a buyer controlling interest in a team.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cuffari recommended the Secret Service develop a strategy to hire more counter-snipers and to ensure that snipers receive the necessary training.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Horses transferred to other trainers ― most notably more than a dozen 2-year-olds to Steve Asmussen.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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Top players transferring to top programs has been a growing trend over the past decade, and that will only increase with the TSSAA one-time transfer rule.—
Cecil Joyce,
The Tennessean,
3 Sep. 2025
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Organizations prize leaders who can scale outcomes by delegating effectively, empowering teams, and creating the conditions for collective success.—
Matthew C. Meade,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 amended the Immigration and Nationality Act to include Section 287(g), which gave ICE the authority to delegate specific immigration officer duties to state and local police.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Sep. 2025
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Global markets rely on the Fed being insulated from political pressure, and our market entrusts the Fed with containing inflation; if the Fed's independence is lost, the way its decisions are interpreted changes, and the individual decisions that comprise our market change as well.—
Isaac Saul,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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Now, Condé’s editorial boss, Anna Wintour, has entrusted the magazine to a 37-year-old confidante and family friend with charisma, youth, and far less editorial experience than his recent predecessors.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Sidefeel Corduroy Wide-leg Pants Corduroy is the epitome of fall fashion, and these flare pants deliver all the cozy, retro vibes without sacrificing comfort.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Under orders from General Erinmore (Colin Firth), the pair must traverse enemy lines to deliver a life-or-death message to Colonel Mackenzie (Benedict Cumberbatch), halting an attack that would endanger more than 1,000 men.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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