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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
Construction of the new pedestrian bridge, commissioned by the Florida Department of Transportation, began in October 2024.
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Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Building on the intimate, immersive style of The Egg, Pegasus has commissioned four local choreographers to make new pieces based on 30 words identified by the Common Language Project of the Writer’s Garret meant to encourage poetry around themes.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
An independent panel, commissioned by the FAA in 2024, found that combining positions can be a sign staffing is not sufficient to safely manage demand, particularly during busy periods.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Indeed, according to the CA Voter Index survey, first reported by Linh Tat and commissioned by California’s Democratic Party, two Republicans – Steve Hilton (16%) and Chad Bianco (14%) – lead the race.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Because Don Bellisario, who creatied this show, basically commissioned the writer at the time, Jesse Stern, to create this character.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso became a brand ambassador in 2021 and ordered a custom 60 Power Eco, while retired F1 racer Nico Rosberg joined the Sunreef family in 2020 and commissioned a bespoke 80 Eco.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
California businessman Bob Prewitt commissioned Muffler Men from sculptor Bill Swan and hawked them to auto shops across the country from 1962 to 1973.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Some of the most prominent examples are found in the Libro de axedrez, or Book of Games—a manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso X of Spain in 1283 CE.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Building on the intimate, immersive style of The Egg, Pegasus has commissioned four local choreographers to make new pieces based on 30 words identified by the Common Language Project of the Writer’s Garret meant to encourage poetry around themes.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
An independent panel, commissioned by the FAA in 2024, found that combining positions can be a sign staffing is not sufficient to safely manage demand, particularly during busy periods.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Indeed, according to the CA Voter Index survey, first reported by Linh Tat and commissioned by California’s Democratic Party, two Republicans – Steve Hilton (16%) and Chad Bianco (14%) – lead the race.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Because Don Bellisario, who creatied this show, basically commissioned the writer at the time, Jesse Stern, to create this character.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso became a brand ambassador in 2021 and ordered a custom 60 Power Eco, while retired F1 racer Nico Rosberg joined the Sunreef family in 2020 and commissioned a bespoke 80 Eco.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2026
California businessman Bob Prewitt commissioned Muffler Men from sculptor Bill Swan and hawked them to auto shops across the country from 1962 to 1973.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Some of the most prominent examples are found in the Libro de axedrez, or Book of Games—a manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso X of Spain in 1283 CE.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissioned
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If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The announcement comes as venture dollars have largely chased more generic AI plays, but as investors have increasingly begun to fund AI enabled health tech.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The fact that the same software enabled such a range of idiosyncratic styles decisively undermines any claim of a causal relationship between Gehry’s digital tools and his formal vocabulary.—
Julian Rose,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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The legislative branch is constitutionally entrusted with the passage of legislation that, with the president’s signature, becomes law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Our baby girl was entrusted to this facility in November 2024, seven years after this series of events began.—
Vaughan Bagley,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2026
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For her performance, Burns was nominated for an Oscar for supporting actress, while Hershey briefly changed her last name to Seagull after a bird was accidentally injured on set.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Its five members are nominated by a panel controlled by the Legislature, which is controlled in turn by utilities, through campaign contributions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 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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Saving the space shuttle economy As NASA prepared to retire its fleet of space shuttles in 2010 and 2011, Congress authorized creating the next-generation Space Launch System rocket as a way to soften the blow of the shuttle program’s conclusion.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Discussions about the move have been underway for the last couple of years, according to people familiar with the planning who were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2026
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But perhaps a few headlines should be in order for someone such as the Senate president, who is tasked with earning popular support for a legislative agenda.—
Matt Chilliak,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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While en route over the following four days, the astronauts are tasked with testing how well the Orion capsule protects against space radiation and demonstrating procedures for emergencies and other situations in anticipation of future Artemis missions.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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And as of yesterday, such claims constituted a winning argument against social media titans.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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The judge also blocked Kennedy's 13 appointees from serving on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), finding the panel unlawfully constituted.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Commissioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissioned. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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