COMMENDING Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

commending

verb

present participle of commend

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 Erdogan shook referee Bobby Madley’s hand and would not let go, commending him on his performance through an interpreter. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 9 July 2026 Fans are commending Hathaway for owning the mistake, with many praising her for making the look her own. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 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. — 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

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Why This Belongs In The Finance Seat The CFO is the most conservative person in the building, so handing them an emerging technology to drive sounds backward.

— David Zwick, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
That’s a problem, Nadella argues, because enterprises are unsuspectingly handing the labs the ability to one day compete with them.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of handing

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Life-threatening flash flooding has hit southern Texas after days of torrential rain, leaving at least two people dead and hundreds of people rescued across the same region struck by last July’s catastrophic floods.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
At the seventh spot, both the dark blue coating and light blue epoxy primer underneath had peeled away, leaving the concrete exposed.

— Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

Definition of leaving

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A little over 22 months later in December 2025, FIFA announced the full list of group stage matches with venues and dates attached, giving DFW a strong case for the best slate across the board.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Stocks @ Night is a daily newsletter delivered after hours, giving you a first look at tomorrow and last look at today.

— Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of giving

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Of course, entrusting waste management to gangsters and racketeers has repercussions.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 July 2026
Vance is still the default nominee, and Trump entrusting him with an Iran deal that could make or break his presidency is a sign of Vance’s clout, the person added.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Definition of entrusting

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The school felt he was obligated to honor that deal, which prompted a lawsuit in order that attempted to bar him from transferring.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
The $250 million the state is transferring into the fiscal year 2027 budget represents the starting point for state revenue in the new fiscal year.

— Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026

Definition of transferring

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Amid the outbreak with no clear source as of yet, health officials are recommending that people be cautious about leafy greens, particularly bagged or boxed greens.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
The Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission, which is represented by the Office of the County Counsel, has repeatedly clashed with the office because its lawyers are also recommending the Sheriff’s Department ignore the commission’s subpoenas.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of recommending

Verb

So consider delegating some of your budget toward these home deals, including fluffy Parachute bedding that’s 33 percent off.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Haunted Hotel is a prime example of my strategy for delegating to people who are more talented than you.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of delegating

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