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
Tuason and company deserve to be commended for telling a narrative film on such a small scale, but the finished product fails to deliver a conclusion that’s scary enough to justify its lethargic, slow-burn format.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
There are, however, other that have taken his side and commended him for speaking out.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Patina Maldives must be commended for its eco effort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Shanahan commended Ricky Pearsall’s approach toward early-season success and cited a Week 4 knee injury for costing him nine games in a no-touchdown season.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Sheriff Henson also commended the deputies, calling their actions a powerful example of service under pressure.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Still, Chris commended Cully for his dedication to his big scene.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Nix commended Allen and his ability to win games in gritty ways.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Stearns, appointed by former President Bill Clinton, commended Sauter for acknowledging the mistake but did not rule on the case.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
There are, however, other that have taken his side and commended him for speaking out.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 24 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Patina Maldives must be commended for its eco effort.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Shanahan commended Ricky Pearsall’s approach toward early-season success and cited a Week 4 knee injury for costing him nine games in a no-touchdown season.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Sheriff Henson also commended the deputies, calling their actions a powerful example of service under pressure.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Still, Chris commended Cully for his dedication to his big scene.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Nix commended Allen and his ability to win games in gritty ways.
—Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Stearns, appointed by former President Bill Clinton, commended Sauter for acknowledging the mistake but did not rule on the case.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
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The tall girl arranged her curls behind her ears and handed me three cones with vanilla and chocolate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Cal State Northridge handed UC San Diego’s men’s basketball team its third straight loss Saturday.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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This is not a failing of the principles of liberalism, however, but a failure of those entrusted to act in its name.—
Philip Mullins,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Between the river’s source, entrusted to an order of Orthodox nuns, and its southern delta, where caviar bound for the Kremlin is harvested, the author journeys through a defiant country transformed by war, sanctions, and reinvigorated patriotism.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Each member gave their all, giving a rousing performance that ranged from sweet and cute to jaw-droppingly sexy.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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My dad also gave me some weird things to read for our little one-on-one Communist training, like Lenin’s On the National Question, which was a big ask of a twelve-year-old.—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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The children's father was injured and transferred to a local hospital in Jalalabad, while the bodies of his wife and the children -- three boys and three girls between the ages of 4 and 15 -- were pulled from the rubble.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cornish is currently incarcerated at the jail in Canyon County, but will be transferred to one of the state’s prisons to begin serving his lifetime sentence.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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People with heart or lung disease, older adults, children and teens are recommended to reduce active time outdoors when conditions are unhealthy.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
29 Jan. 2026
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For areas with high moisture like kitchens and bathrooms, tile, stone, or luxury vinyl are recommended.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Recent industry surveys show that cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy have moved firmly onto board agendas, with directors increasingly treating them as enterprise risk issues that shape strategy, not just technical or compliance concerns delegated to management.—
Pam Kaur,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Previously, a project manager delegated this request to the resource manager, who would spend a week sending emails and Microsoft Team messages across the company to build the group.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The physician examines and treats patients; manages medical needs and makes sure care is delivered according to professional medical standards.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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