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
Georgia House Republicans withdraw resolution commending DOGE.
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
While presenting her with the RRHOF milestone, Roan gave a speech commending Lauper’s influence and advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth school board trustee Tobi Jackson, whose district overlapped with Bivens’, also put out a call for prayer while commending Bivens on her years of service to the city.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Reddit users praised the woman’s lighthearted reaction, with many sharing similar experiences and commending her for handling the situation with humor and grace.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
After commending leaders for their work, the president spoke of changes being made at the Pentagon, including the decision to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Carrie Severino, president of the conservative advocacy group Judicial Crisis Network, told the Washington Examiner that clearer emergency docket orders can help stop issues from returning to the docket, while commending the justices for taking up the FTC firing case.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
A day prior, Leatherwood had penned an op-ed commending former President Joe Biden for deciding not to seek reelection.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025
Adam Beam, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
While presenting her with the RRHOF milestone, Roan gave a speech commending Lauper’s influence and advocacy on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
Praise abounded for the 36-year-old, with three fellow veterans commending Rojas not just for his play, but also for his demeanor.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Fort Worth school board trustee Tobi Jackson, whose district overlapped with Bivens’, also put out a call for prayer while commending Bivens on her years of service to the city.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Reddit users praised the woman’s lighthearted reaction, with many sharing similar experiences and commending her for handling the situation with humor and grace.
—Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
After commending leaders for their work, the president spoke of changes being made at the Pentagon, including the decision to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Carrie Severino, president of the conservative advocacy group Judicial Crisis Network, told the Washington Examiner that clearer emergency docket orders can help stop issues from returning to the docket, while commending the justices for taking up the FTC firing case.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 23 Sep. 2025
A day prior, Leatherwood had penned an op-ed commending former President Joe Biden for deciding not to seek reelection.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commending
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Alicia Kearns, the shadow national security minister and prominent critic of the project, described the approval of the embassy as handing Beijing a strategic advantage against British interests.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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And killing civilians could backfire, invalidating what the US is trying to achieve and handing Iran’s regime both a propaganda win and a rallying cry, especially to those citizens who may want reform, but equally have no desire to be bombed by the US once more.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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Limited backup power could knock out internet access, leaving millions to wait for instant answers.—
Jamie Yuccas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Vatti said Diamantis made an $80,000 payment on the day after signing the retainer and made an additional six payments totalling $105,000 between August 2024 and February 2025, leaving the $65,000 balance.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
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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,
16 Jan. 2026
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Kikivivi Satin Ballet Sneakers These ballet sneakers are giving Vivaia but for way, way less.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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Before dying of cancer in 2013, Chávez handpicked Maduro as his successor, entrusting him with a country already buckling under the weight of dependence on oil, and the realization that prosperity was coming to an end.—
Jorge Valencia,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2026
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Carrington spent his first two years at Minnesota before transferring to Tulsa last year and Wisconsin for this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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After her time at Austin Prep, Carey played two seasons at Stonehill before transferring to BU last year.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Federal prosecutors are recommending Claustro serve time in home confinement, rather than prison, along with probation.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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Allows more flexibility, recommending 20-120 grams of carbohydrates daily.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
12 Jan. 2026
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At the same time by delegating these duties to competent senior executives, Nielsen will be able to also oversee the company’s supply chain and corporate structure to solve the problems there and institute a cost discipline that has been absent.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2026
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Couples must address underlying communication issues and inequities; without that, delegating tasks alone won’t strengthen relationships.—
Tracee M. Herbaugh,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Commending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commending. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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