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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
In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Henneberry commended both the Haberman family and the community for finding a bright light and taking something that is terrible and making something that is beautiful.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Counsell commended Horton for buckling down to make big pitches when the Rockies had runners in scoring position.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
In its first statement since the shooting, the church commended law enforcement and its staff for acting quickly to protect students.
—Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
In February 2024, the captain surprised season-ticket holder Callum Oubridge with a visit to his work after he was commended by West Ham for his ongoing work as an Education Centre Supervisor at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Each of the photos highly commended in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition could be a freeze-frame from some mini drama.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
In a statement, Queen Anne’s County Sheriff Gary Hofmann commended everyone involved in protecting the child.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
He is expected to take on a bigger workload following an offseason that’s been commended by his coaches and a training camp and start to the preseason that have caught the attention of the evaluators around him.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Henneberry commended both the Haberman family and the community for finding a bright light and taking something that is terrible and making something that is beautiful.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Counsell commended Horton for buckling down to make big pitches when the Rockies had runners in scoring position.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
In its first statement since the shooting, the church commended law enforcement and its staff for acting quickly to protect students.
—Marc Santia, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2025
In February 2024, the captain surprised season-ticket holder Callum Oubridge with a visit to his work after he was commended by West Ham for his ongoing work as an Education Centre Supervisor at the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Each of the photos highly commended in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition could be a freeze-frame from some mini drama.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
In a statement, Queen Anne’s County Sheriff Gary Hofmann commended everyone involved in protecting the child.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
He is expected to take on a bigger workload following an offseason that’s been commended by his coaches and a training camp and start to the preseason that have caught the attention of the evaluators around him.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
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Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli handed his resignation on Tuesday.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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You're handed a pamphlet and sent on your way.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The rise of low-cost airlines like Ryanair and easyJet, along with the widespread adoption of the internet and operators like Airbnb, gave consumers the confidence to book their own flights and accommodation and create their own trips.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Neidorff and his wife donated an additional $124,000 to Newsom’s 2022 reelection campaign while Centene itself gave Newsom $32,400.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Coleman was recruited to Arizona by Fisch and transferred to Washington when the coach was hired in Seattle.—
Joe Davidosn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Both he and Puka — who started his collegiate career at the University of Washington — transferred to BYU in 2021 after their grandmother, Fa’atamali’i Saole, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In fact, those in the medical community, including the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, said in a statement that acetaminophen is safe and recommended for use in pregnancy, especially to treat fever and pain.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
6 Sep. 2025
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Wine expert Tyson Meyi recommended Spier’s 21 Gables chenin blanc, a white wine grape variety that South Africa is known for.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When learning is democratized, not delegated, curiosity spreads.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Constitution grants Congress the power to levy taxes, including tariffs, though over time lawmakers have delegated significant trade authority to the president.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Simple, portable devices that can be operated with minimal training could revolutionize how medical care is delivered in underserved communities, dramatically cutting costs and response times.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If YouTube delivered a huge ratings number, the broadcast networks that have leaned on their reach for relevance – Fox, CBS, NBC and ABC – would have to admit that YouTube, with its 2 billion monthly active users, is simply a better mousetrap to maximize audience.—
Contessa Brewer,Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Like Kiko, the center of dozens of storms passed close enough to leave impacts from winds, rain and rough seas.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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During her tenure, council passed the Unified Development Ordinance, which is a comprehensive zoning and land development rulebook intended to guide future growth.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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