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
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).
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commending
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Almost fifty years ahead of the battles of World War II, the Marquis de Morès had faced death in order to avoid handing Africa over to the British and the Jews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one clip, Brian prepares his father and son to set out on their college road trip, handing his dad a backpack with his son’s asthma and allergy medications inside.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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But unlike an initial version of the law that was made public in December, the county will levy no fines on retailers for failing to do so — instead leaving any decision about punishment to a local court.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Crowley’s lawsuit claims Bass and city leaders’ decisions worsened the LAFD’s response to the fire, saying the city historically failed to properly fund the LAFD, leaving the agency under-manned and backlogged in the maintenance of vehicles and other equipment.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Staff strike an easy balance, remaining accessible while still giving guests the space to enjoy the area’s quiet and calm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Again, the Dodgers have talked openly about giving him more days off, because everything with this organization centers on October.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 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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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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Iowa could get rid of townships as a unit of government and eliminate their boards of trustees, transferring their local authority to their respective counties.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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Staff cleans up the sand that blows throughout the season to prevent winds from transferring it onto Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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When the product delivers clear value and distinctive experiences at sea and ashore, travel agents feel confident recommending the brand.—
Adam Goldstein,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Here’s a look at the titles that had listeners reluctantly pressing pause and enthusiastically recommending them.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Unlike others, Isom does not court glory for himself while delegating the heavy lifting.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Paralympic medalist Isaac Jean-Paul reframes disability as an environmental design problem, while systems architect Ken Cardwell warns of the risks of delegating identity to artificial intelligence.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Commending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commending. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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