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 Reactions to Graves’ retirement Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke at the Thursday press conference, commending Graves for her leadership. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 The meteorologist’s followers are commending her for her environmentally friendly practice. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 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 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

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Fishlock, Wales’s all-time leading scorer, scored the winner in the 85th minute as the Reign defeated Bay FC 3-2 Saturday night at PayPal Park, handing Bay another frustrating home loss.

— Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
That’s where the narrative has lost its proper focus this offseason, with the rallying cry for Reid to solve everything in the offense by just handing it off.

— Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of handing

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In the 1950s, much of the Jewish community in Kochi (historically known as Cochin), a seaport on India’s southwestern coast, immigrated to Israel, leaving behind their homes, synagogues and cemeteries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
However, the value for the sun’s diameter appears to be wrong, leaving eclipse maps — projections of the moon’s shadow — slightly askew.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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Then, the two-time Grammy winner donated his earnings, giving $500,000 across the 50 fan competitors in the competition ($10K each) and the remaining $500,000 to charity.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Swavely said in an interview that the play attempts to present Helen’s perspective in the story, reimagining her as a mail-order bride and giving her a voice and agency in her own fate.

— Benjamin Carr, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of giving

Verb

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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He was rushed to Luton and Dunstable Hospital, where doctors restarted his heart before transferring him to the Royal Brompton Hospital in London for specialist care.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
These refillable travel atomizers solve all three problems by transferring your favorite scent into a slim, TSA-friendly bottle that barely takes up any room.

— Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of transferring

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The Ethics Committee investigated the claims before recommending on Monday that the full House censure Edwards.

— Jeff Ballou, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
The comment section is now filled with viewers recommending Jisulife fans as an affordable alternative that’s just as life-changing.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

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