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as in mandates
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
President Jefferson's commission to Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory
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as in executions
the doing of an action
a single burglar was responsible for the commission of all the break-ins
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as in committees
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
reported to a UN commission on the AIDS crisis
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as in appointments
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
her commission as head of the investigation
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as in enables
to give official or legal power to
was commissioned lieutenant
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as in appoints
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 commissions
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 May 2026
The main initiatives introduced by subnational governments are the establishment of film commissions, the creation of film funds, and the building of film studios.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Californians this year will elect a new lieutenant governor — the second in command in the state who sits on several key commissions related to higher education, land use and economic development — a new treasurer, and a new state superintendent of public instruction.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Democrats have in the past made opposition to gerrymandering a party platform, introducing legislation that would require independent commissions to re-draw congressional districts.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The California Treasurer sits on several commissions and committees.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The city attorney’s mandate is to represent the city, and provide counsel to the mayor, City Council and other departments and commissions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Ask for all documentation upfront and get everything in writing, especially fees, costs and commissions.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Congressional maps have gotten the most attention, but this ruling will reverberate throughout statehouses, city councils, county commissions and more all around the country, which all now will feature fewer protections for voters of color.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Environment Committee passed SB 457 in March, which requires distributors to manage their own container redemption programs and commissions a DEEP study of previous anti-fraud measures.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
In 1955, 60-year-old Pagnol is an acclaimed playwright and filmmaker when Elle magazine commissions a weekly column about his childhood.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
In an attempt to provide a roadmap, Brussels periodically commissions grand reports on Europe’s economic future.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
Things only get complicated for Phil when a mother (Shino Shinozaki) commissions him to play the dad that her adorable 11-year-old daughter has never met.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
During the Cannes Film Festival, Goldfinch International and Fablemill will co-host a private gathering at the harbor convening senior figures from film commissions, government advisory bodies, fund managers, studios and technology founders across MENA, Southeast Asia, Africa and South Asia.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 May 2026
The main initiatives introduced by subnational governments are the establishment of film commissions, the creation of film funds, and the building of film studios.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
Californians this year will elect a new lieutenant governor — the second in command in the state who sits on several key commissions related to higher education, land use and economic development — a new treasurer, and a new state superintendent of public instruction.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
Democrats have in the past made opposition to gerrymandering a party platform, introducing legislation that would require independent commissions to re-draw congressional districts.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The California Treasurer sits on several commissions and committees.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
The city attorney’s mandate is to represent the city, and provide counsel to the mayor, City Council and other departments and commissions.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Ask for all documentation upfront and get everything in writing, especially fees, costs and commissions.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Congressional maps have gotten the most attention, but this ruling will reverberate throughout statehouses, city councils, county commissions and more all around the country, which all now will feature fewer protections for voters of color.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
Verb
The government commissions murals and sculptures for schools, libraries, and hospitals.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Environment Committee passed SB 457 in March, which requires distributors to manage their own container redemption programs and commissions a DEEP study of previous anti-fraud measures.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
In 1955, 60-year-old Pagnol is an acclaimed playwright and filmmaker when Elle magazine commissions a weekly column about his childhood.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
In an attempt to provide a roadmap, Brussels periodically commissions grand reports on Europe’s economic future.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
Things only get complicated for Phil when a mother (Shino Shinozaki) commissions him to play the dad that her adorable 11-year-old daughter has never met.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissions
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The Legislature’s role should be to support local communities, not dictate one-size-fits-all mandates from Boise.—
Mark Dee
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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During debate, DeSantis’s general counsel, David Axelman, argued that complying with prior court mandates risked acknowledging that race played a role in drawing districts, echoing legal arguments at the center of the Louisiana case.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
2 May 2026
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As DeSantis continues the rapid pace of executions, following a record year of 19 in 2025, opponents to the death penalty are getting more vocal.—
Jim Turner,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Thousands of political dissidents across Iran are believed to have been arrested during the war, while executions have surged to their highest level in 30 years.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
4 May 2026
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Family said Stapleton also held leadership roles in a range of professional organizations and served on several local boards and committees, including for the YWCA, the Kansas City Museum, the Kansas City Ballet and the Starlight Theatre.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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Now, two committees, including experts from France and the requesting country, plus government representatives, will examine restitution requests.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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In fact, three of Leo’s first four US bishop appointments were born outside the country.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Plus, why two judicial races in Orange County now won’t appear on the ballot this year following a last-minute series of appointments by the governor.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Michael Ciaglo / Bloomberg via Getty Images The Constitution delegates the power to run elections to states.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Electrochemical additive manufacturing enables the creation of pure copper structures with micro-precision details as fine as 30 micrometers, far surpassing the thermal conductivity of standard aluminum alloys.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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The cooperation between the mongooses enables culture and teaching, but also incredible violence.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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The memo now tasks those offices with conducting toxicity assessments and brings an end to the program that has powered the EPA’s efforts to protect people from harmful chemicals.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
1 May 2026
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The second episode of Euphoria’s third season finds Rue basking in the glow of God’s favor and settling into her new life working for the strip-club proprietor Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), who tasks her with scooping pig slop and covering up evidence of a dancer’s accidental overdose.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
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Usually when there’s a vacancy, the governor appoints the new judge, who must face voter approval at the next election, then stand for reelection every six years.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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Terms for five of its 16 members expired in January, and the US Department of Health and Human Services, which appoints members, has not announced replacements.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Commissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissions. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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