as in handed
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
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
In the waning days of the pandemic, appreciation and recognition came from Los Angeles city and county officials, who, according to posts on Farzam’s Instagram, commended Farzam for operating Covid testing centers and hailed him as a leader and role model.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
While some on social media commended Curtis for having empathy toward someone with vastly different political views, others criticized her for appearing to excuse Kirk's controversial messaging, particularly his rejection of transgender people.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Dicus commended Nunez, KNBC reported.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Smith's own party, however, has commended the prosecutors, investigators and jurors who handled the case.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
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
In the waning days of the pandemic, appreciation and recognition came from Los Angeles city and county officials, who, according to posts on Farzam’s Instagram, commended Farzam for operating Covid testing centers and hailed him as a leader and role model.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
While some on social media commended Curtis for having empathy toward someone with vastly different political views, others criticized her for appearing to excuse Kirk's controversial messaging, particularly his rejection of transgender people.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Dicus commended Nunez, KNBC reported.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Smith's own party, however, has commended the prosecutors, investigators and jurors who handled the case.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
Verb
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Days later the president handed a full and unconditional pardon to Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, who pleaded guilty to money laundering charges.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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He just got booed at a football game, and voters handed Democrats huge victories in Tuesday’s election.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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That Carroll, one of the most accomplished coaches of his generation, entrusted the Las Vegas offense to Kelly seems to have been a massive whiff.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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As regional leaders were entrusted with more power, Rome’s centralized influence waned until the whole thing crumbled.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His spin move for a layup gave the Jayhawks a 17-6 advantage.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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That foul before the inbounds gave Powell one free throw and the Heat possession, but Powell missed that one free throw.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Investigators also found that thousands of dollars had been successfully transferred from Tammy's bank account to Tara's Cash App account.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gjoshe had been recommended to Spelthorne by Nigel James, father of England and Chelsea stars Reece and Lauren.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The powder may not dissolve fully in the cold water temperatures recommended for dark clothes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The present case involves power that Congress delegated to the President in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), signed by Jimmy Carter in 1977.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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Running back Ahmad Hardy was uncharacteristically limited to 12 carries, while Jamal Roberts was delegated to just five.—
Chase Gemes,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Muncy delivered the first of three clutch home runs that led the Dodgers into baseball immortality.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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When examining the evolution of armoured warfare, the tanks that truly changed modern warfare are those that delivered a decisive technological leap, influenced future tank design, and impacted battlefield outcomes.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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