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to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commends
The report commends the steps that Mayor Mike Johnston and the city have taken to reduce homelessness and bolster tourism downtown.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Michael Pollan 60 Minutes Pollan commends Kennedy for shining a light on ultraprocessed foods.
—Sarah Koch, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Ogilvie commends Randhawa for his proactive approach to bringing back Old Sugar Mill.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Clayton commends Salley’s vulnerability and offers her a rose to stay on her season.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 Jan. 2026
Rider commends his acting teacher, Tony Greco, and his coach, Latarsha Rose, for the character work.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
Praise, too In his report, Barofsky also commends the union for making some strides in compliance and reform during his monitorship.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Michael Pollan 60 Minutes Pollan commends Kennedy for shining a light on ultraprocessed foods.
—Sarah Koch, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Ogilvie commends Randhawa for his proactive approach to bringing back Old Sugar Mill.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Clayton commends Salley’s vulnerability and offers her a rose to stay on her season.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 Jan. 2026
Rider commends his acting teacher, Tony Greco, and his coach, Latarsha Rose, for the character work.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Dec. 2025
Praise, too In his report, Barofsky also commends the union for making some strides in compliance and reform during his monitorship.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Prince Andrew regrets his association with Epstein, and commends the bravery of Ms Giuffre and other survivors in standing up for themselves and others.
—Cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commends
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Each necklace has a little pavé jump ring that attaches it to the chain and gives it a subtle sparkle.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Styles checks every box in the type of player the Commanders covet — tough, versatile, athletic, smart — and gives them a young player to build around for years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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The move leaves the Seahawks with a total of six picks in the draft.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite the album’s high quality across the board, Mahesh still leaves a few ends loose.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The host of the massacre is the powerful tycoon Chester Danforth (filmmaker David Cronenberg), a hotel and casino impresario, who entrusts the actual event planning to his adult children, twins Ursula and Titus (Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy).—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to declare war, ensuring that matters of armed conflict are subject to careful deliberations and democratic accountability.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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But its sense of Kevin’s journey from a shy, kept cat to one ready for whatever life hands him is clear, a North Star to guide all the otherwise enjoyable chaos.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The church hands the bags out to people and also prepares it through its food kitchen and at shelters several times a month.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Handley recommends not only putting coffee grounds at the base of plants, but near entryways as well.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a deep clean, Evans recommends using mild dish soap first to soften the grease.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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His choreography, recreated from his work on the show, delivers big, bold, classic Broadway dance sequences that feel ripped from another era in the best way.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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If the humanoid robot delivers on its promise, the ordinary tasks of the factory floor may finally be handed off to the machines, leaving the extraordinary work to the humans.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Michael Ciaglo / Bloomberg via Getty Images The Constitution delegates the power to run elections to states.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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That engine is mated to a six-speed transmission and a chain drive that transfers that power to the rear wheels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Apr. 2026
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The deal, announced Tuesday, transfers all trademarks and associated rights of the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown from the Stronach Group (doing business as 1/ST) to Churchill Downs ($CHDN).—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Commends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commends. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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