commended

past tense of commend

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of commended Several Israeli officials commended the bravery of those on board the plane. — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Chicago 7th Ward Alderman Greg Mitchell, the main speaker at the unveiling, commended West’s cultural contributions and her legacy as an educator during her tenure at Chicago State University. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Speaking to reporters after the hearing, Bragg, whose office had sought a 20-year prison term, commended Haley and all of the women who came forward against Weinstein, several of whom attended the hearing. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 Carrie Ann Inaba commended Higgins for her dedication to learning the technique. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 But several people who spoke during the board meeting commended students who took part in the walkout and asked they not be punished for their advocacy. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Marcarelli commended his firefighters for their response to the tragic incident. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 Sep. 2026 Williams commended Lock on his preparation, which was apparent to plenty of Seattle’s players last Wednesday and long before. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Nine individuals commended the Republicans on court for leading the charge to cut spending and decrease the burden on taxpayers. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
Verb
  • Posters of Kate Moss photographed by Juergen Teller have been plastered over the city and praise for the exhibition has been handed largely to Enninful.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • At each location, a man emerged and either handed the driver an envelope or spoke with him for a few seconds.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • McAvoy also entrusted some of his gold to minicab proprietor Brian Perry.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The authority entrusted to police officers carries with it an equally significant responsibility to act lawfully, ethically and with integrity.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
  • Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • That sailor was transferred off the ship for further medical care, the official told NBC News.
    — Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That complaint was transferred to the state’s Supreme Court, where it was dismissed over procedural issues.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • What’s Happening Nearly half of Gen Z consumers globally, 47%, have purchased products recommended by AI, and 44% would trust an AI assistant to make a purchase on their behalf, according to SAP’s 2026 Customer Loyalty Index.
    — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Patricia Krenwinkel, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted in the 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, has been recommended for parole after spending more than 55 years behind bars.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Some responsibilities should be delegated because doing so develops other people.
    — Julien Fortuit, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Something may need to be postponed, delegated, or simplified.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Jane Doe deserved an administration that delivered a fair and proper judicial process.
    — Jeannine Chiang, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Flanagan is the prolific horror writer-director who has tackled several Stephen King tales (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, Carrie) and delivered several limited series hits for Netflix (Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher).
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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