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as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the captain's commands were followed without question
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as in proficiencies
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
a command of French that is the result of a year spent in France as an exchange student
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as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
the general set up his command in the old port city
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as in seats
a place from which authority is exercised
central command
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as in controls
the right or means to command or control others
the army officer in command during the attack
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as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point
from his mountain perch, the scout had a command of the entire valley
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as in orders
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the general commanded his troops with Caesar-like imperiousness
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as in requests
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the governor has commanded that all state flags be flown at half-mast
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as in demands
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
an act of courage that commands the admiration of all who witnessed it
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as in rules
to exercise authority or power over
a cabinet secretary who commands the largest department in the federal government
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as in has
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
local government does not command the resources that are needed to respond to such a huge disaster
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as in leads
to serve as leader of
the head of the agency commands an army of workers trained to respond to the immediate needs of disaster victims
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as in asks
to set or receive as a price
commands a high fee for his decorating services
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Recent Examples of commands
Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This gives them a grand, stately look that really commands attention in your bedroom.
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
Big shoulders — peaked, rounded, and sharp were all in the mix — made a bold statement on the runways, offering a powerful silhouette that commands attention and exudes confidence.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district commands a median household income of $90,329 and a very substantial mean household income of $117,650.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
For example, in use cases leveraging the interaction of the driver, where the driver’s voice is used through generative AI to control the function of the car, what are the protections against hijacking the voice commands?
—Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
This gives them a grand, stately look that really commands attention in your bedroom.
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
Big shoulders — peaked, rounded, and sharp were all in the mix — made a bold statement on the runways, offering a powerful silhouette that commands attention and exudes confidence.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district commands a median household income of $90,329 and a very substantial mean household income of $117,650.
—Andrew Depietro, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commands
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Head to the Bluesky site, click Sign up, and follow the instructions on screen.David Nield, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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During the trip, Lumumba was recorded calling a city employee with instructions to change the deadline for proposals, according to the indictment.Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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For example, a doctor diagnosing a patient or an attorney interpreting legal documents are performing intricate work that demands quick and accurate decision-making.Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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This era demands visionary CEOs and founders with appetites for exponential change.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Future dominates the American music charts this week.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Tesla, however, still dominates the market.Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 2 Oct. 2024
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Understanding the significant difference between an AI hallucination and the provocation of a rebellious human leads us to question the essence of a category or the relationship with a brand.Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Brooke Cunningham, who leads the DHS, is another Walz appointee.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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The recommendation doesn’t state a better lower number but asks the state to study what would be appropriate.Yesenia Robles, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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The election interference measure asks if Illinois should impose civil penalties on candidates who interfere or try to interfere with election workers' official duties.Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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That piece of paper instructs us to pay it forward and boo someone else, all in secret of course.Melissa Willets, Parents, 14 Oct. 2024
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In suits brought by customers, Tesla can shift liability by pointing out that their user manual instructs drivers using Autopilot and FSD to remain alert and in control of the vehicle, with their hands on the wheel at all times in case human intervention is required to avert a crash.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2024
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The belief is that each element governs specific organ systems and emotions, creating a framework for understanding our strengths and vulnerabilities.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Labor and management are currently stuck on contract language that governs work staffers can perform outside the magazine, the union says.Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
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Jordan, who co-owns the 23XI NASCAR team, has never hidden his love of cars.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hotel Properties—which owns hotels including the Four Seasons in Singapore as well as office buildings and shopping malls—requested a share-trading suspension on Friday before the charges against Ong were read in court.Jonathan Burgos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Commands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commands. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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