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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
Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
In the same way that influencers earn commissions by curating shopping lists on platforms like LikeToKnowIt (LTK)—where every click-through or purchase generates revenue—Patel curates a network of luxury hotels, venues, and vendors.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
If your agreement says commissions or bonuses are payable after separation, the employer must follow that schedule.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Since 2004, the couple have run one of France’s leading contemporary-art production companies, specializing in large-scale exhibitions and public commissions for Paris’s Grand Palais and the French Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, among others.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Opening exhibitions include work by Tom Lloyd, an archival presentation of the museum’s history, selections from the permanent collection and new site-specific commissions.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Newsweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on products purchased through our links to retailer sites.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Establishes policy supporting nonpartisan redistricting commissions nationwide.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The Lake Forest Caucus has been in existence since 1935, whose main role is to vet and endorse residents seeking to serve on various city boards and commissions.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
State policymakers also have an important role to play because state public utility commissions set many of the policies that govern utilities.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
In the same way that influencers earn commissions by curating shopping lists on platforms like LikeToKnowIt (LTK)—where every click-through or purchase generates revenue—Patel curates a network of luxury hotels, venues, and vendors.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
If your agreement says commissions or bonuses are payable after separation, the employer must follow that schedule.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Since 2004, the couple have run one of France’s leading contemporary-art production companies, specializing in large-scale exhibitions and public commissions for Paris’s Grand Palais and the French Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, among others.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Opening exhibitions include work by Tom Lloyd, an archival presentation of the museum’s history, selections from the permanent collection and new site-specific commissions.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Newsweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on products purchased through our links to retailer sites.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Establishes policy supporting nonpartisan redistricting commissions nationwide.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The Lake Forest Caucus has been in existence since 1935, whose main role is to vet and endorse residents seeking to serve on various city boards and commissions.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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Jenkins voted to continue mask mandates in Brevard County schools, even after the DeSantis administration directed districts to lift them, a stance that brought protests outside her home, threats against her family, and national media scrutiny.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The proportion of women working or looking for work jumped to a record high after the pandemic but has since eased, in part as return-to-office mandates have reduced workplace flexibility.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Maintain Proven Campaigns For Continued Success Successful campaigns are built on strong insights and great executions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Garraty is forced to watch several of his comrades' executions while fighting for his own life with a gun to his head.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sheffield received top dollars from state committees and executives.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Indeed, investment committees often default to sovereign credit ratings and currency risk assessments that systematically skew against low-income countries, regardless of actual sector performance.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To entice buyers, Huawei is offering at least 50% off screen replacements, as well as two free appointments to service the phone at home or at a preferred location.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Men are joining their wives for medical appointments, going to menopause retreats, and making TikTok videos and documentaries.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gendron's attorneys also said that the district largely delegates the process of jury sourcing to an outside vendor that failed to properly document its procedures.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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When a leader delegates a high-priority project and gives their team room to shine, employees often exceed expectations.—
Hannah Martinez,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, or TPO, enables the hardening of gel and hybrid polishes when placed under UV light.—
Keyaira Boone,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Strong Wi-Fi connection Many Motorola baby monitors have Wi-Fi capability, which enables you to access the monitor view from anywhere in your home as well as remotely on your smartphone through an app.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, critics say that the legislation, which tasks defining such foods to a state agency, could ban foods that Californians commonly consume and result in a flood of lawsuits, not unlike what happened after Gonzalez’s child abuse law was enacted.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Impressed by his resolve, Charles appoints him as overseer.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Army generally appoints defense counsel in cases like these.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Commissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissions. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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