COMMISSIONED Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

commissioned

verb

Definition of commissioned

past tense of commission

as in appointed

to appoint as one's representative plans to commission a deputy to investigate the matter

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as in enabled

to give official or legal power to was commissioned lieutenant

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as in entrusted

to give a task, duty, or responsibility to was commissioned to do the biography

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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 Guardrails Alliance, which commissioned the poll conducted by Upswing Research and Strategy, was formed this year to counter the influence of pro-AI groups like the Leading the Future super PAC network. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026 Regan was allegedly upset with David Green, president of SEIU Local 721 who had just left for the airport, and began randomly screaming at Li, according to the investigative report on the probe commissioned by the state council. — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 In a banner year for eveninglong percussion works, Schick returns to the Veterans Room for the world premiere of a Sorey work commissioned by the Armory. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 The Bertholf was built in Mississippi in 2005, and it was commissioned in 2008. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026 The board commissioned a confidential climate survey in August 2025 after hearing concerns about the treatment of employees, the message said. — Aubrey Wright, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026 The collection includes work by Leyman Lahcine, a Sarabande graduate, who was commissioned to create more than 50 paintings for the hotel. — Mary Wenthur, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 The series was commissioned by British Columbia’s Knowledge Network in 2024. — Jennie Punter, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Sultana commissioned Italian brands and local artisans to make the hotel’s bespoke furniture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissioned

Verb

Since then, the Big Ten has appointed a neutral clock operator, instead of one appointed by the home team.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Judge Joseph Weiner was transferred from the West Los Angeles Immigration Court and Judge Bayleigh Pettigrew was appointed in May as part of the largest class in the agency’s history.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of appointed

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The funds have enabled it to purchase fighters’ loyalties, as well as advanced materiel, such as drones.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
At home, Congress overwhelmingly passed the USA PATRIOT Act that enabled more intrusive government surveillance in the name of counterterrorism.

— Michael E. Neagle, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of enabled

Verb

Foreign leaders continue debating who should be entrusted to rebuild Gaza, as though Palestinians will not reclaim freedom with our own hands and rebuild it ourselves.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Nonprofit leaders are entrusted with missions, resources, sensitive information and decisions that can directly affect communities.

— Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of entrusted

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This season of South Park was also nominated for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance (losing to Julie Andrews for Bridgerton), and Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics (losing to Andrew Bird’s song for The Pitt).

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
He was nominated to the Supreme Court, 11 months before the next election, in the final year of President Obama’s term.

— NBC news, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of nominated

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That capability cannot be delegated to a committee charter, however well drafted.

— Amer Al Ahbabi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Democrats, on the other hand, accused Republicans of aiming to forfeit yet another one of the powers explicitly delegated to Congress in the Constitution.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of delegated

Verb

The sources spoke on the conditions of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss private trade talks, negotiations and recruitment efforts.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The government also authorized schools in areas affected by volcanic ash to shift temporarily to online learning to reduce students’ exposure to ash.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of authorized

Verb

Rather than pivot away from the high-pressing, front-foot football of Howe, Wilson tasked those involved in the identification of head coaches to double down upon those principles.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
On graduation day, Fujino is tasked with taking Kyomoto’s diploma to the girl’s home, and the two finally meet.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of tasked

Verb

In a statement carried by Iranian state media IRIB, the ministry said the attacks violated the United Nations Charter and constituted a war crime and a threat to international peace and commercial shipping.

— Gabrielle Khoriaty, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
The statements made about Skains in that letter were false and constituted defamation for which she should be compensated, the jury decided Friday.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026