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as in commandant
one in official command especially of a military force or base
a surrender of the fort by the commander without a single shot having been fired
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as in captain
a person in overall command of a ship
the intrepid commander of the HMS Surprise
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In January 2020, the Trump administration assassinated Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Quds Force—the branch of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in charge of managing relations with Iran’s allies and proxies.
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Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
She was promoted to detective and sergeant in 2013 and to detective squad commander in 2021.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Iranian media also reported on the death of a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which coordinates ties with Axis of Resistance factions in the region, during the insurgent attack on Aleppo on Wednesday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Mr Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, the highest commander of the military wing of Hamas (known as the al-Qassam Brigades), was indicted with crimes against humanity and war crimes committed on the territory of the State of Israel and the State of Palestine from at least October 7, 2023.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
She was promoted to detective and sergeant in 2013 and to detective squad commander in 2021.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Iranian media also reported on the death of a commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which coordinates ties with Axis of Resistance factions in the region, during the insurgent attack on Aleppo on Wednesday.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Mr Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri, the highest commander of the military wing of Hamas (known as the al-Qassam Brigades), was indicted with crimes against humanity and war crimes committed on the territory of the State of Israel and the State of Palestine from at least October 7, 2023.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commander
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After its conclusion, recommendations will be submitted to the Coast Guard’s commandant.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 27 Sep. 2024
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Watch on Max The Zone of Interest In 1943, Rudolf Höss (Christian Friedel) was the commandant of Auschwitz who spent his days playing god with the lives of the concentration camp’s innocent prisoners.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
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The charter captain and Bravo reality star from Below Deck Down Under posted a video to Instagram Monday, Dec. 16 giving an update on a recent biopsy from his abdomen.Rachel Flynn, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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It was previously announced that Holly Hunter will star as captain and chancellor of the academy, while Paul Giamatti set to play the season’s villain.Lauren Coates, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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Vessels can be chartered for bluewater fly fishing, with accompanying guides and skippers.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Little skippers can take the wheel on a 90-minute water-taxi cruise on the Seine with River Limousine.Lauren Matison, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Commander.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commander. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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