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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
According to the blog The Royal Watcher (which also published images of the tiara), the Diamond Lozenge Bandeau was commissioned by Queen Mary in the early 1910s.
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Christopher Luu, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
For example, the uplifted Willis Tower store features commissioned artwork depicting the adjacent Chicago River.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Works written or commissioned during the period ranged from imperial chronicles to Sufi poetry and personal memoirs.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
In 1969, a year after appearing in the Nordic Biennial in Helsinki, she was commissioned to create interactive works for Oslo’s schools and playgrounds.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
While the canal itself was commissioned in 1802 by Napoleon I to bring fresh water into the city, the vibe is distinctly contemporary with some of Paris's hottest restaurants, cafés and bars scattered alongside it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
And Mark Zukerberg reportedly acquired a 387-foot Feadship called Launchpad, which was originally commissioned by a Russian billionaire before he was sanctioned.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Nicasio was one of the lead designers who helped create three of the follies, which were commissioned by the City of Davis.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The mural project was privately commissioned and was being painted on the exterior of a private business.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Christopher Luu, InStyle, 9 Apr. 2026
For example, the uplifted Willis Tower store features commissioned artwork depicting the adjacent Chicago River.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Works written or commissioned during the period ranged from imperial chronicles to Sufi poetry and personal memoirs.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
In 1969, a year after appearing in the Nordic Biennial in Helsinki, she was commissioned to create interactive works for Oslo’s schools and playgrounds.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
While the canal itself was commissioned in 1802 by Napoleon I to bring fresh water into the city, the vibe is distinctly contemporary with some of Paris's hottest restaurants, cafés and bars scattered alongside it.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
And Mark Zukerberg reportedly acquired a 387-foot Feadship called Launchpad, which was originally commissioned by a Russian billionaire before he was sanctioned.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2026
Nicasio was one of the lead designers who helped create three of the follies, which were commissioned by the City of Davis.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The mural project was privately commissioned and was being painted on the exterior of a private business.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissioned
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The California Fair Political Practices Commission’s administrators are appointed by five officials, all Democrats, including the attorney general himself.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cain also wanted to have a third director appointed that was neutral to help mediate disputes.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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For Galaxy phones, open up Settings then tap Connected devices > Quick Share and make sure Share with Apple devices is enabled.—
David Nield,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
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Garcia Cordon’s debut feature explores hidden perspectives within the justice system, enabled by her unique access as a journalist.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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This just indicates how powerful the IP is and how entrusted the filmmaking team is.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Saldívar, who was also entrusted with managing Selena's clothing boutiques, fatally shot Selena in the back following an intense confrontation over financial discrepancies.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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As fans have nominated DeVito to voice Wario in an upcoming installment, the comedy legend has responded.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, as he was nominated in parliament as a presidential candidate, Min Aung Hlaing anointed Ye Win Oo, a former intelligence chief seen as fiercely loyal to the general, as his successor to lead the military.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the mid-2000s, Khamenei delegated some of his authority to the council to supervise the three branches of government.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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If authority is delegated, leaders must be able to trace how outcomes are derived.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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The new legislation’s expansion of corporate powers allowing nonprofits to impose fines or penalties if authorized by their governing documents and establish payment terms will also benefit associations.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Even China, Iran’s biggest trading partner and America’s most significant economic competitor, quietly pulled strings to find a path toward a ceasefire, according to two officials briefed on the matter who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The ambassadors, who are tasked with maintaining a calm travel environment on trains, are expected to start monitoring rides in July.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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One astronaut will be tasked with taking photos while the other will provide naked-eye descriptions of features on the lunar surface.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nuclear energy constituted 9 percent of total consumption, with renewable sources also constituting 9 percent (of these renewable sources, 1 percent was geothermal, 13 percent solar, 9 percent hydroelectric, 18 percent wind, and 59 percent biomass).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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African Americans constituted almost half the population, but they were largely prevented from voting before passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 and could not eat in local restaurants before passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.—
Jonathan Entin,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Commissioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissioned. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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