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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
After the race, Five-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner Timo Bernhard got emotional about Verstappen's feat and commended the driver for bringing attention to endurance racing.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Woods commended his deputies Monday for working through the night to find Speight.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The actors said that the episode was one of their least favorites but commended the late Doherty for her work on it.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Reviewers have commended how much the structure has upgraded their outdoor space.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The term encomienda refers to a kind of slavery, but indios encomendados, or commended Indians, weren’t considered private property, or chattel.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
But not all Republican officials commended the FCC’s rhetoric and ABC’s move.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
York commended Lurie’s efforts to rehabilitate San Francisco’s image and communities.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.
—Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Woods commended his deputies Monday for working through the night to find Speight.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The actors said that the episode was one of their least favorites but commended the late Doherty for her work on it.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
Reviewers have commended how much the structure has upgraded their outdoor space.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The term encomienda refers to a kind of slavery, but indios encomendados, or commended Indians, weren’t considered private property, or chattel.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
But not all Republican officials commended the FCC’s rhetoric and ABC’s move.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2025
York commended Lurie’s efforts to rehabilitate San Francisco’s image and communities.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
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Hanke relates that it was riddled with loopholes that handed the Banco Central de la República Argentina discretionary monetary powers.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Nathan McSweeney was handed his first Baggy Green and sent out to face Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of India’s attack.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ultrawealthy supporters include right-wing billionaire Richard Uihlein, who, through a super PAC, gave $336,000 to Moms for Liberty’s super PAC from October 2023 through July 2024.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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Growing up, and well into my early adulthood, my grandma was my best friend—a person who fostered a sense of confidence in me, loved me unconditionally, and gave me the best taste in everything nostalgic from her younger years.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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He was sent to Central State Hospital for the Criminally Insane (part of what is now the Dodge Correctional Institution) in Waupun and later transferred to the Mendota Mental Health Institute in Madison.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The representative recommended the man contact local law enforcement about the scam, according to court documents.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
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Manufacturers are typically delegated permission to perform some functions on behalf of the FAA, such as issuing airworthiness and production certifications, but Boeing lost that delegation for the two models.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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King delegated the case report to Deputy Raul Ortiz, according to the BSO documents.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The next party leader could very well become the country’s next prime minister, but even that’s not guaranteed; voters delivered a clear rebuke in the past two parliamentary elections, delivering seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Austin Wells delivered the game-winning hit with a single, as Chisholm scored all the way from first after getting a head start on the 3-2 count.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The resolution, which passed this week, came weeks after a controversial incident involving a girls' volleyball game.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The state legislature passed the bill in mid-September.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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