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
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.
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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Cozens’ former teammate Kyle Okposo took to Cozens right away, even commending the youngster for his leadership skills.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 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
Conservative influencers including Chaya Raichik, author of the anti-trans hate account LibsOfTikTok, trashed those teams while commending those that asked their crowds to pause and reflect on the late provocateur.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.
—Teri Cadeau, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Cozens’ former teammate Kyle Okposo took to Cozens right away, even commending the youngster for his leadership skills.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 24 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
Conservative influencers including Chaya Raichik, author of the anti-trans hate account LibsOfTikTok, trashed those teams while commending those that asked their crowds to pause and reflect on the late provocateur.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
Instead, Murphy drafted a resolution commending the students’ efforts and shared it with them.
—Teri Cadeau, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commending
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Neighboring Suffolk County was an even bigger win for the president, handing him a nearly 13-point margin.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Rafferty wastes no time getting to the heart of the matter, handing Arthur Ellen’s letter claiming to have proof about his affairs with men.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The latest incident occurred on Wednesday morning when the 29-year-old suspect, identified by federal authorities as Joshua Jahn of Fairview, Texas, opened fire on a Dallas ICE facility, killing a detainee and leaving two others critically wounded, officials said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Benjamin Guinness has died, leaving chaos and his towering brewery behind.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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Liam Berlien was credited with smothering the ball, giving his team a first down at the East Ridge 7-yard line.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
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In one of the season’s final scenes, the five returning characters have individual counseling sessions with Arisu giving brief updates on their lives.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Kelvin Durham recorded his best performance since transferring in from Fort Valley State, where Flowers previously coached.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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These tools, often referred to as AI agents, analyze vast amounts of operational data in real time, simulating future conditions, identifying early warning signs, and recommending immediate fixes.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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This plan includes elements of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean Diets and emphasizes nutrients and ingredients, while recommending plenty of vegetables, fruits, nuts, fish and whole grains.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
25 Sep. 2025
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Marketing professionals should still rely on their own skills throughout the process of using GenAI tools, instead of merely delegating their responsibilities.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tips for Staying Organized as a Busy Dad Serhant has been on both sides of the coin—trying to do everything all at once and never saying no, or delegating all his tasks.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Commending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commending. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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