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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
was commissioned lieutenant
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as in nominated
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
commissioned him to head the office of veterans affairs
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Recent Examples of commissioned
Visitors entering the SoHo gallery’s second floor pass through the open jaws of a towering wolf sculpture, one of three oversized works commissioned from Garel specifically for the gallery.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Although the show was due to conclude after three seasons, Sudeikis decided to continue, and a fourth season was commissioned by the streamer, which will premiere on August 5.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Conceived and commissioned by Gayane Umerova and the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF), the next edition will run from September 3 through November 21, 2027.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
The Vatican’s Jubilee Report commissioned by Pope Francis specifically called for reforms such as addressing the champerty loophole in New York and the 9% interest rate.
—Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
In a new letter sent to Blanche on Wednesday morning and shared exclusively with CNBC, the lawmakers demanded an update on the report, which Congress commissioned earlier this year.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Architects commissioned for plans Michael Vergason Landscape Architects have been commissioned to prepare plans for landscape renewal and an evaluation for how the site might connect to the larger campus.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Meta, which operates the data center at the center of the issue, said its staff commissioned an independent groundwater study following residents' complaints.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Muralist Jack Stricker, from Ocean Beach in San Diego, was commissioned for the project.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Although the show was due to conclude after three seasons, Sudeikis decided to continue, and a fourth season was commissioned by the streamer, which will premiere on August 5.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Conceived and commissioned by Gayane Umerova and the Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF), the next edition will run from September 3 through November 21, 2027.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
The Vatican’s Jubilee Report commissioned by Pope Francis specifically called for reforms such as addressing the champerty loophole in New York and the 9% interest rate.
—Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, New York Daily News, 4 June 2026
In a new letter sent to Blanche on Wednesday morning and shared exclusively with CNBC, the lawmakers demanded an update on the report, which Congress commissioned earlier this year.
—Garrett Downs, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Architects commissioned for plans Michael Vergason Landscape Architects have been commissioned to prepare plans for landscape renewal and an evaluation for how the site might connect to the larger campus.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026
Meta, which operates the data center at the center of the issue, said its staff commissioned an independent groundwater study following residents' complaints.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Muralist Jack Stricker, from Ocean Beach in San Diego, was commissioned for the project.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissioned
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While there are assumptions in some quarters that dragging their feet over Slot cost Liverpool a shot at their former midfielder, who was appointed by Chelsea two weeks ago, Alonso was not a serious consideration for Edwards and Hughes.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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The man appointed to run recovery efforts – then-Commerce Secretary Herbert Hoover – rode his newfound fame into the White House.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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The use of emergency funds also enabled the state government to circumvent standard procurement regulations.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Vanessa's birthday fell on Monday, and relatives said Brown's actions enabled her to reach the age of 10.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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But those entrusted with the authority to use force must be trained to assess threat levels, evaluate proportional risk and employ non-lethal options before resorting to deadly force.—
Amy Stoddard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 June 2026
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The institutions that move first will likely be better positioned to win, manage and multiply the impact of the research dollars entrusted to them.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Multiple outlets have reported that Nashville wants to speak with MacFarland, who is nominated for GM of the Year.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Ross has served as a federal judge since 2014, when she was nominated by then-President Barack Obama.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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In many arrangements, they were delegated not simply financial risk, but substantial operational authority including utilization management, specialty referral oversight, chronic disease management, care coordination, and in some cases claims payment functions themselves.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The core mechanism of the Constitution is the way that the United States government is funded through taxes voted by Congress, through spending voted by Congress, and through financial power delegated by Congress to the president.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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Congress has not authorized construction of a memorial arch on the federal land managed by the National Park Service, which Public Citizen, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, says is a first step required by statute before the government can move forward with construction.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The issue with the fuel depot first became public last fall when county commissioners authorized the administration to pursue an eminent domain claim against the property, which could result in a court forcing developers to sell to the county at a price set by a judge.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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In the early 1900s, after the assassination of William McKinley, the Secret Service was tasked with presidential protection and two men were assigned to a full-time detail for Theodore Roosevelt.—
Matt Viser,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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They are tasked with making decisions in real time, often with incomplete information.—
David Morel,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Some lawmakers have questioned whether that follow-on strike constituted a war crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Democrats have said her failure to appear for that deposition constituted noncompliance with the subpoena.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Commissioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissioned. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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