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
City comptroller candidate Justin Brannan, who commends city pension funds’ divestment from fossil fuels, now wants to divest from Tesla stock as well.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
The star gave a speech commending his frequent collaborator for his filmmaking, particularly in working to keep the Mission: Impossible franchise moving forward despite the pandemic and two Hollywood industry strikes.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Facebook users were quick to commend the officer for his rescue efforts.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
What To Know On Friday, Kennedy appeared alongside Morrisey in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to commend the state's initiatives to improve public health and a new ban on synthetic food dyes in school lunches.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2025
The star gave a speech commending his frequent collaborator for his filmmaking, particularly in working to keep the Mission: Impossible franchise moving forward despite the pandemic and two Hollywood industry strikes.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2025
Facebook users were quick to commend the officer for his rescue efforts.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
What To Know On Friday, Kennedy appeared alongside Morrisey in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to commend the state's initiatives to improve public health and a new ban on synthetic food dyes in school lunches.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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Now, she's being handed the reins to replace the network's biggest star amid dangerous political territory for Democrats, who lack majorities in both chambers of Congress and have faced an identity crisis since November, when former Vice President Kamala Harris lost to Trump.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Their future is handed to a judge with limited time, minimal context and little understanding of their family, finances or goals.—
David Centeno,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors accused Read of striking O’Keefe with her SUV then leaving him to die in the snow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Visas for Pakistani citizens were limited, many Pakistanis were given a deadline to leave the country, diplomatic ties were downgraded, a land border between the two was shut down, and Pakistani military advisers were expelled from the New Delhi mission.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
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Despite that, a growing number of companies do so voluntarily because the information gives them a leg up in the business world.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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In 2017 Francis gave a copy of his 2015 climate encyclical to President Trump, who visited him at the Vatican during his first term.—
Jeff Brady,
NPR,
21 Apr. 2025
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The agent automatically compiles comprehensive health summaries for doctors, recommends imaging and laboratory tests, and provides clinical decision support—saving time, reducing paperwork, improving diagnostic accuracy, and enhancing the patient experience.—
Gil Press,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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In addition, Drake recommends mixing both simple and luxe fabrics, like linen and velvet.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2025
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Benning transferred to Harvard after the Fighting Irish shifted to club status in 1983.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The first two years of the suspension, Baffert transferred his most promising horses to Tim Yakteen, his former assistant.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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May is the time to invest wisely, delegate responsibly, and set the foundations of your kingdom.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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There are those who can't cooperate with others or can't delegate.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Why should the state be held to a lesser standard than private institutions or organizations, especially when some of the state’s most vulnerable children were entrusted to the state’s care for guidance, treatment and rehabilitation?—
Diana Philip,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Apr. 2025
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Police released a photo of this caiman pictured in a makeshift tank, and entrusted the animal to the RSPCA, Britain’s largest animal welfare charity.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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But after such a storming end to the league campaign and scoring 30 goals without reply on the four-game route to the final, Wrexham’s women are hopeful of delivering their half of a notable club double.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Music services deliver Atmos directly through apps found within the vehicle’s infotainment system.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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