1
as in appointing
to appoint as one's representative
plans to commission a deputy to investigate the matter
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2
as in enabling
to give official or legal power to
was commissioned lieutenant
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as in entrusting
to give a task, duty, or responsibility to
was commissioned to do the biography
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as in nominating
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 commissioning
In 2022, Houston’s largest oil companies — Exxon Mobil, ConocoPhillips and Chevron — joined other big firms in commissioning a study on how severely power-grid upgrades in West Texas had lagged behind the industry’s growth.
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Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
The show lasted two seasons at the broadcaster, with Roku commissioning a finale film in 2021.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The startup responded by commissioning independent evaluations and publishing the data publicly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
While no Ferrari is an ordinary car, customers commissioning a Tailor Made model avail themselves the opportunity to imagine any number of colorways, materials, and design details to express their own exclusive automotive vision.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Last year, when Sheriff Gregory Tony pitched an annual contract increase of 16%, Pompano responded by commissioning a report on the cost of independence.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Newsom prioritized child care early in his first term, appointing a cabinet member to work on the issue and commissioning a master plan, which recommended universal preschool for 4-year-olds and for income-eligible 3-year-olds.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The streamers, now bolstered by HBO Max, are commissioning German shows, but in limited volume.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
But the World Health Organization found no justification for health concerns after commissioning a review where experts from nine countries analyzed 63 studies on cellphones and cancer dating from 1994 through 2022.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Claire Hao, Houston Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2026
The show lasted two seasons at the broadcaster, with Roku commissioning a finale film in 2021.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The startup responded by commissioning independent evaluations and publishing the data publicly.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
While no Ferrari is an ordinary car, customers commissioning a Tailor Made model avail themselves the opportunity to imagine any number of colorways, materials, and design details to express their own exclusive automotive vision.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Last year, when Sheriff Gregory Tony pitched an annual contract increase of 16%, Pompano responded by commissioning a report on the cost of independence.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026
Newsom prioritized child care early in his first term, appointing a cabinet member to work on the issue and commissioning a master plan, which recommended universal preschool for 4-year-olds and for income-eligible 3-year-olds.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The streamers, now bolstered by HBO Max, are commissioning German shows, but in limited volume.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
But the World Health Organization found no justification for health concerns after commissioning a review where experts from nine countries analyzed 63 studies on cellphones and cancer dating from 1994 through 2022.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissioning
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The analysis also found that more companies were appointing CHROs or chief people officers to oversee the HR function, eclipsing less senior-sounding titles, like HR director.—
Courtney Vinopal,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Johnson on Tuesday did not answer a question on his timeline on appointing a new CTA president, after Dorval Carter resigned in January 2025.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Going to a local bike shop instead of buying online can help, enabling riders to ask questions, take a test ride and learn what’s legal and what isn’t.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The service supports Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web access, enabling file syncing and sharing across devices.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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Giants executive and former catcher Buster Posey made the unconventional hire, entrusting the top dugout step to someone with no major league experience as a player or coach.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Owners are entrusting brokers with significant financial decisions.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now that facility, Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, is suing the very administration that is nominating Landa to the diplomatic post.—
Eli Cahan,
ProPublica,
23 Mar. 2026
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By participating in this Neighborhood Initiative and nominating those who strengthen our neighborhoods, each of us can help make our city stronger, more connected and more welcoming.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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More consumers are delegating purchases to agents, fewer are manually browsing websites, and the first real agent-to-agent networks will appear, where agents learn from each other’s successful transactions to make better recommendations.—
Aviv Shamny,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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There is a long history of Congress delegating specific trade powers to the president.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the case before the 8th Circuit, Joaquin Herrera Avila of Mexico was apprehended in Minneapolis in August 2025 for lacking legal documents authorizing his admission into the United States.—
AUDREY McAVOY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the case before the 8th Circuit, Joaquin Herrera Avila of Mexico was apprehended in Minneapolis in August 2025 for lacking legal documents authorizing his admission into the United States.—
Audrey McAvoy,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The White House previously issued an executive order tasking the government with enforcing laws which prevent non-citizens from voting.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Now, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Civilian Oversight Commission is tasking the Sheriff’s Department to draft a policy to determine how to handle the firing of deputies who have been decertified and can no longer serve as peace officers in California.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The selection committee determines the playoff rankings for the 25 teams, assigning the top 12 teams spots in the playoff bracket.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Lutes allegedly violated the state law through his handling of complaints about one of his sons, by assigning that son training and duties that increased his opportunities to earn OT pay, and by approving the department payroll that included both of his sons’ salaries.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Commissioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissioning. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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