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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
At an intimate reception at the library-like wine bar on Mercer Street, Sanders, a 29-year veteran of Condé Nast, was commended by Anna Wintour.
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Freya Drohan, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Police commended the students for alerting their bus driver.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.
—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
Freya Drohan, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky commended the use of NATO aircraft to intercept Russian drones over Poland after a Wednesday incursion amid an attack on Ukraine.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Police commended the students for alerting their bus driver.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2025
In a statement posted online, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller commended the department for exercising restraint while responding to the incident.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
Verb
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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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After launch, the team transferred control of the Switchblade from a user in the MQ-9A’s ground control station to a user on the ground nearer the operational area.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Enter Ned Sampson, an ebullient, well-meaning, and overly earnest Softees salesman extraordinaire who’s transferred from Chicago to Toledo to run TTT.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For roughly 15 million Americans each year, the more extensive work that's recommended is a root canal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, the remaster for the first Metroid Prime on Switch comes thoroughly recommended.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Constant notifications, nonstop news cycles, and decisions that should have been delegated all accumulate as mental debt.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Howard is delegated the function of sending her home.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 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 16 Sep. 2025.
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