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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.
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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.
—
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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SpaceX employees voted to incorporate the area as the city of Starbase in 2025; just as the county handed the new municipality authority to close the beach during launches.
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His partner handed me a tiny version of the leaf to clip to my hat.
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In Minnesota, where the Timberwolves have won five playoff series over the past three years, Finch entrusted Nori with handling the game’s details.
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The advisors entrusted with guiding substantial fortunes must combine technical expertise, strategic foresight and an ability to serve clients whose financial lives often span businesses, generations and continents.
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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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Two picks in the top 10 and four in the top 25 have already transferred possession, with two of those selections being dealt twice in addition to a pick swap in another trade.
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According to those sources, the final few detainees left the facility last week and were either transferred to other detention centers or were deported.
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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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Crow-Armstrong, a former first-round pick of the Mets who was sent to the Cubs in the Javier Báez deal in 2021, delivered the tiebreaking hit off Brooks Raley (2-3).
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Crow-Armstrong, a former first-round pick of the Mets who was sent to the Cubs in the Javier Baez deal in 2021, delivered the tiebreaking hit off Brooks Raley (2-3).
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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