as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commending
Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.
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Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
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Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
With commencement season rapidly coming to a close, on Saturday, Sonoma State University was commending its graduates on their resilience.
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John Ramos,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
On March 24, the court passed a resolution recognizing and commending the Turning Point Academy of Granbury, a religious school set to open in the fall that is connected to the conservative Turning Point USA movement.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.
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Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.
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Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.
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Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.
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Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
Kennedy then mentioned her daughter and became emotional while commending her work.
—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
With commencement season rapidly coming to a close, on Saturday, Sonoma State University was commending its graduates on their resilience.
—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
On March 24, the court passed a resolution recognizing and commending the Turning Point Academy of Granbury, a religious school set to open in the fall that is connected to the conservative Turning Point USA movement.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.
—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
Attention around Simpson has since taken off, with people commending him for his kindness and generosity.
—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
After the hearing, Gorman’s family released a statement commending the judge for detaining Medina.
—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.
—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commending
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Michael Lind, the writer and New America co-founder, argues in Commonplace, the magazine of Oren Cass’s American Compass, that a decent wage and a safety net should be enough, and that handing workers a stake in capital insults the dignity of their labor.
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Indeed, Gibson has found that there is nothing more rewarding than handing a patient a pair of dentures that will bring back their confidence and sense of self.
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The case was initiated in August by an asylum-seeker from Guatemala who was arrested after leaving a routine immigration hearing in San Francisco and then held without access to adequate hygiene, sanitation, medical care and legal advice, according to the complaint.
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The 'new normal' The threats facing high-profile events in 2026 differ from those held in recent decades as technology has quickly evolved, experts said, leaving law enforcement agencies working to catch up.
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Healthcare economists say giving people access to preventive healthcare saves taxpayers money in the long run by keeping the workforce healthy and relieving pressure on an overburdened system.
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Denise Mendez is practicing giving cues to a training dog at the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center.
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Brisson is arguably the sport’s biggest agent, and Trocheck — after nearly getting dealt at the March trade deadline — is entrusting him to facilitate a desirable move this summer.
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After, Roelker earned the confidence of Musk and a key lieutenant, Mark Juncosa, who began entrusting him with increasingly important projects, including flight software for Falcon Heavy, Crew Dragon, early versions of Starship, and, of course, the Starlink Internet constellation.
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
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The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
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Some cardiology guidelines push lower, recommending a target under 65 or 80 mg/dL for people ages 40 to 75 who take statins.
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However, one small study is not enough to support recommending peppermint oil as a treatment for hypertension.
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Amazon has been slimming down its workforce and delegating more tasks to artificial intelligence.
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Set clear rules for delegating authority to agents—including scope, duration, purpose and revocation.
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“Commending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commending. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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