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
Great teams lose every Sunday, yet the consistency displayed by the Eagles being led by Hurts is to be commended.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 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
MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 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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The other defendant was handed 10 years in prison for spying on behalf of France, five years in prison on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime against national security, and 17 years of imprisonment for assisting Israeli intelligence services.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Buffett handed them his proxy during the restructuring, leading to a successful outcome and an enduring friendship.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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Whatever fragile political system existed in Gaza has collapsed, along with the institutions that once gave public life its structure.—
Mohammed R. Mhawish,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
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Apple only gave him a gold bar valued at possibly $1 million.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After six months in the Hole, I was transferred to High Desert State Prison.—
Joe Garcia,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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On Agatha All Along, Joe Locke (Heartstopper) portrayed older Billy Maximoff, whose spirit was transferred to the body of teenager Billy Kaplan after Wanda's hex hijinks dispersed.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This type of surgery is often recommended when the cancer has spread throughout the stomach.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Expert help is recommended because a mom, if cornered, likely will defend her offspring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Schneider delivered, finishing off a feed from Emily Hagan in front – despite traffic around her – for the game-winning goal in the final four minutes of the third quarter.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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Some of their work is delivered in a classroom setting and some of it is one-on-one.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many of the farms, which are traditionally passed down to men within a family, have been abandoned.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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The state of Ohio has already passed a law requiring schools to notify parents of certain things, including if their student requests to be identified as a different gender.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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