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
While having tea with Wiggins, Charles commended Chatfield’s treatment and recovery rate.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Nikola Jurkovic, a member of technical staff at the influential METR AI research center, commended the paper’s contributions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The company commended federal workers for working often without recognition to keep the skies safe and care for the parks.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Nikola Jurkovic, a member of technical staff at the influential METR AI research center, commended the paper’s contributions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The company commended federal workers for working often without recognition to keep the skies safe and care for the parks.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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Trump came close to victory in the 2020 presidential election but may have contributed to the Republican Party’s defeat in the Georgia Senate runoff election, handing the Democratic Party full control of Washington for the first time since 2011.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Grounds laid for a civil court appeal Before the judge handed the case to the jury Wednesday, the defense argued a statement by one of Zwerner’s attorneys that Parker did not testify in her defense could be seen as prejudicial by the jury.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Please leave any feedback or corrections for this story here.—
USA TODAY Network,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Enrollment reached a 30-year low last year at 894 students, leaving more than 200 vacant seats at the school as inflation drives up costs.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Most analysts who spoke with said that the Senate will be a tougher feat for Democrats than the House, although there is still a lot up in the air, given ongoing and potentially upcoming redistricting plans and rules.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Soeren Stache | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Microsoft is giving employees a way to raise concerns about the uses of its technology after controversy emerged over the company's work in the Middle East.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Wright’s stature rose, he became entrusted with bigger budgets from major studios.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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To address these gaps, the researchers recommend accelerated stability testing based on International Electrotechnical Commission standards.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Experts recommend starting estrogen therapy before the age of 60 or within ten years of the start of menopause — which begins one year after your last period.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Gonzalo claims the migrants were beaten upon landing in El Salvador and that the mistreatment continued when they were transferred to Cecot.—
Rocio Muñoz-Ledo,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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Those skills seemed to have been transferred to Liverpool last season as the squad was handled with care and consideration.—
The Athletic's Liverpool staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Many long-standing laws broadly delegate emergency powers to the President.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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During his tenure, Cheney worked closely with senior defense officials and focused on external strategy while delegating internal management.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Another Republican, Sen John Cornyn of Texas, had to fly back from Texas to deliver the crucial 60th vote.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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While Kyle Shanahan’s team continues to battle the injury bug, the coach and his staff keep finding ways to win games as backups have assumed vital roles and have delivered.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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