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
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
Nakase commended her along with Zandalasini and Williams for maximizing their minutes in the last few weeks.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
21 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
Some commended the parks, including their staff and signage.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
In a statement, the Sheriff’s Office commended the two bystanders, saying their actions stopped the attack and likely prevented additional injuries.
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Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
For example, Dick Cheney’s 2008 address to the graduates emphasized the Coast Guard legacy and role in homeland security and commended the class on its motto to defend the Constitution and uphold high standards.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Nakase commended her along with Zandalasini and Williams for maximizing their minutes in the last few weeks.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
21 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
Some commended the parks, including their staff and signage.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
In a statement, the Sheriff’s Office commended the two bystanders, saying their actions stopped the attack and likely prevented additional injuries.
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Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
For example, Dick Cheney’s 2008 address to the graduates emphasized the Coast Guard legacy and role in homeland security and commended the class on its motto to defend the Constitution and uphold high standards.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
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The prize in the amount of €30,000 ($34,400) was handed to the two projects, which were among seven works in progress that screened for a panel of industry professionals this week in Cluj.
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One example of a surprising fashion show led to interaction with guests presenting the spring 2024 collection in Milan, when staff members handed envelopes to attendees seated in the two grandstands facing a minimal black set.
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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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Its Radio Spectrum Policy Group has recommended that 540 MHz of the upper band is designated for priority mobile use with decisions on the additional 160 MHz (or potentially 125 MHz) delayed until the ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27).
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Hemp Seeds Hemp seeds are often recommended in heart-healthy diets due to their impressive levels of magnesium and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3 fatty acids.
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Levine said that arrangement appeared inconsistent with Board of Governors regulations which establish that trustees must act collectively and limit the authority that can be delegated to individual board members.
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In an industry where most steps are routinely delegated to technicians, MedArt’s approach is structurally different — and the consistency of its verified Trustpilot and Google reviews reflects that difference.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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