as in gives
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
Broncos head coach Sean Payton regularly commends Lazzaro’s work, both in terms of on-field data and research, and also in the scouting and draft realms.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commends
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The hurricane center gives the system an 80% chance of formation through the next seven days.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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And podcasting gives me the perfect platform to do that.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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When her mother leaves the room for a moment, she's accosted by a demonic entity that toys with her through funhouse-style reflections, creating this evil doppelganger of Judy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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The scandal also hands fresh ammunition to Nigel Farage’s far-right Reform Party, which is already leading in the polls.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Myke hands her her acoustic guitar and gives her a kiss.—
Allison P. Davis,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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For longevity, Poole highly recommends applying a chemical protector to couches.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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The study recommends a large-scale mechanical removal of the muck, and the use of algicides and other measures to keep it from growing back.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Coupled with the efficiency of the A19 Pro and iOS 26’s power management, Apple says the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers the longest battery life ever on an iPhone.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Aroldis Chapman #44 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a ninth inning pitch against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 07, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gendron's attorneys also said that the district largely delegates the process of jury sourcing to an outside vendor that failed to properly document its procedures.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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When a leader delegates a high-priority project and gives their team room to shine, employees often exceed expectations.—
Hannah Martinez,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Currently, the Southern Gas Corridor (including TANAP) already transfers Azerbaijani gas via Georgia to Turkey and Europe, but bypasses Armenia.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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His 1-year-old son, Kasen, has started swinging left-handed, but often transfers objects to his right hand before throwing them.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Global markets rely on the Fed being insulated from political pressure, and our market entrusts the Fed with containing inflation; if the Fed's independence is lost, the way its decisions are interpreted changes, and the individual decisions that comprise our market change as well.—
Isaac Saul,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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But, due to his effectiveness, the cartel entrusts him with larger and even more dangerous shipments.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Commends.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commends. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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