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
The family of Virginia Giuffre issued a statement commending authorities for arresting the former prince.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
His teammates rallied behind him — including Sakamoto, men’s short program winner Yuma Kagiyama (who bested Malinin with a truly exceptional showing) and pairs favorites Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara — commending the rock solid performance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
On Sunday night and into Monday, BAM’s X feed spilled over with reposts commending the account for its largely correct forecasts.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Georgia House Republicans withdraw resolution commending DOGE.
—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
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
That was the closest the 2026 DGA speeches came to being political outside of union support, with directors Coogler and Safdie both commending the insurance the guild provides (particularly as each director has a child that is currently sick).
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Feb. 2026
His teammates rallied behind him — including Sakamoto, men’s short program winner Yuma Kagiyama (who bested Malinin with a truly exceptional showing) and pairs favorites Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara — commending the rock solid performance.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
On Sunday night and into Monday, BAM’s X feed spilled over with reposts commending the account for its largely correct forecasts.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2026
Comments on both videos range from commending this brilliant idea to admitting to leaving the anchor in and patching over it.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
Georgia House Republicans withdraw resolution commending DOGE.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commending
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Johnson found Hall early in his prep career at Plano East High School, handing the then-sophomore his first college offer.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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That is all the Philadelphia Phillies could hope for after essentially handing him the keys to the position in the offseason, which was somewhat of a gamble given the lack of depth options and Crawford’s body of work.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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On his podcast, Crosby, one of the NFL's elite edge rushers, discussed the whirlwind of emotions of thinking he was headed to a new organization and then leaving still as a member of the Raiders.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Cuba plunged into an unprecedented blackout after its entire electrical grid suddenly suffered a total collapse on Monday, briefly leaving roughly 10 million residents in total darkness.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Voting for the Oscars ended March 5, possibly giving members of the academy just enough time to reconsider the slate of nominees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Deciphering program revisits five of the seven films screened during that inaugural year, giving audiences a rare chance to experience some of the festival’s earliest highlights.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
12 Mar. 2026
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Owners are entrusting brokers with significant financial decisions.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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At any rate, the fact that NBC is entrusting its sportsapalooza to Tirico speaks volumes about the quality of his work and his broad appeal as a television personality.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The victim involved was identified by her family as Jada West, who reportedly had been bullied since transferring to the school.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Late Friday afternoon, Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Thomas Rebull issued a temporary restraining order barring Sarian from accessing or transferring funds from the bank accounts and from presenting himself as a representative of HSA.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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The governor is recommending that lawmakers cut more than $600 million from the state’s operating budget.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The motion, introduced by Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, creates a three-member ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing all pending city matters related to Measure ULA and recommending next steps.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is a long history of Congress delegating specific trade powers to the president.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Until then, the temporary council must decide whether to continue delegating defense decision-making to Ali Larijani, Iran’s top national security official, and Ghalibaf.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Commending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commending. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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