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to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commended
Donning a loud orange and curly wig, Tel commended KC for its hospitality as a host city.
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Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
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Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Popović commended the Bay Area for the show its put on this far, with his team having stayed at The Claremont in Berkeley’s hills and practiced at the old Oakland Raiders’ facility in Alameda.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Andrew MacDonald, the lifeboat commander on the rescue boat that responded to the incident, commended Archie’s quick thinking in the statement shared by the RNLI.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.
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Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Macron commended Trump for the announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Iran and for attending the G7 summit, which France is hosting, during his opening remarks.
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Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.
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Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
As free press advocates rail against the privacy act lawsuit, Fox News commended the stay in a statement shared with The Guardian.
—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 June 2026
Popović commended the Bay Area for the show its put on this far, with his team having stayed at The Claremont in Berkeley’s hills and practiced at the old Oakland Raiders’ facility in Alameda.
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Andrew MacDonald, the lifeboat commander on the rescue boat that responded to the incident, commended Archie’s quick thinking in the statement shared by the RNLI.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.
—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Macron commended Trump for the announcement of the memorandum of understanding with Iran and for attending the G7 summit, which France is hosting, during his opening remarks.
—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
City leaders commended the bravery of the emergency personnel who performed the search during large surf, powerful currents and limited underwater visibility.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
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Claus trudged to the monitor, watched the foul on an agonizing loop and promptly handed Balogun a red card.
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Channel 4 has unveiled its commissioning structure for the post-Ian Katz era, with Louisa Compton and Kiran Nataraja handed big promotions.
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This rare, Fancy Deep Blue gem is the largest ever discovered in Botswana, a national treasure entrusted by the government to the French jewelry house.
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What made Tuchel into this dominant figure — one ultimately entrusted by the FA to help it to add that second world champions’ star to England players’ shirts — was his record in cups.
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Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
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Oil prices fell on the news of progress, but uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz — Iran and the US gave conflicting accounts over whether the key waterway was open over the weekend — may have slowed traffic again, The New York Times reported.
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His request for a release from the club was denied, and he was instead transferred to a different club in the same city.
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Records seized during a May 1 search warrant showed that at least 918 dogs were transferred or surrendered to Miranda’s Rescue between January 2025 and April 2026.
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Before choosing a whitening method, check the care label for guidance on water temperature, safe cleaning agents, and recommended drying methods.
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On April 30, a court official recommended mutual three-year protective orders for Paul and Mortensen.
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Yes, the executive has the power under the law to issue and terminate TPS, but the law is clear that this is not a decision delegated to the occupant of the Oval Office; it’s supposed to be made by Homeland Security officials after careful consideration of country conditions by experts.
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Under the agreement approved by the board, Chancellor Rodrigues will work with Levine to identify an outside consultant to review governance documents, delegated authorities and university boards of trustees policies throughout the university system.
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Get all your last-minute essentials delivered to your doorstep with DoorDash.
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Colombia’s goal wasn’t perfectly executed but was delivered with emphasis.
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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