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to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commended
Elsewhere in the episode, Cuban commended Welch for her authenticity and criticized those in the entertainment industry who aren't genuine.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Stone Ridge Christian was commended for the decision and even held a ceremony with Gaines to celebrate the decision.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
In an interview with Fox 10, Keller commended the fire department’s response to the incident.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Vice President-elect JD Vance commended his Ohio State Buckeyes after their shocking loss to rival Michigan Saturday.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
In the comments section, Driver’s followers commended her for sharing the makeup-free snaps.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Michael Saville, 6th Ward, who was acting as mayor pro-tem at this week’s City Council meeting, commended everyone involved in the program.
—Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
When the agency first released the materials in May, Abbott commended them.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, Biden and Harris are right to accept the results of the election and are to be commended for showing how a peaceful transfer of power ought to go.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Stone Ridge Christian was commended for the decision and even held a ceremony with Gaines to celebrate the decision.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 6 Dec. 2024
In an interview with Fox 10, Keller commended the fire department’s response to the incident.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Vice President-elect JD Vance commended his Ohio State Buckeyes after their shocking loss to rival Michigan Saturday.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 30 Nov. 2024
In the comments section, Driver’s followers commended her for sharing the makeup-free snaps.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Michael Saville, 6th Ward, who was acting as mayor pro-tem at this week’s City Council meeting, commended everyone involved in the program.
—Steve Lord, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024
When the agency first released the materials in May, Abbott commended them.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, Biden and Harris are right to accept the results of the election and are to be commended for showing how a peaceful transfer of power ought to go.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
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At the end of last week’s episode, William handed Jamie something.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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Through their more personal relationships with influencers, consumers have taken back more and more control from the people in corporate offices and handed their trust over to communities online.David Doty, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Even Major League Baseball had a McDonald’s subplot this year, when Grimace became the lucky charm who (briefly) gave the Mets hope for a world championship and New Yorkers hope for a Subway Series (but then the Mets lost to the Dodgers in the playoffs, of course).Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The state government, controlled by the army, said 65 people had been killed, and that other casualties had been transferred to nearby Al-Naw Hospital.Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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She was transferred at that point to emergency medical services personnel.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Specially formulated for thinning hair, this shampoo cleanser, recommended by dermatologist Candace Spann, MD, founder of ReTress, counts rosemary among its list of hair- and scalp-boosting ingredients, alongside ceramides and peptides.Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
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Blanching can be done in the microwave, but it isn't recommended because results can be uneven, and cooking time varies by appliance.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Instead of just answering questions like AI chatbots do, agents can have tasks delegated to them by people or even other agents.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, Christmas trees have been delegated to the living room.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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The 2024 cohort delivered with a bang.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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No crying, no grief, no sadness around her and to get the baby delivered as soon as possible.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The United Kingdom, an ally of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), announced this week that its new anti-drone laser passed a key test.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The dream turned into a nightmare when Lucy succumbed to cytomegalovirus (CMV), an infection that can be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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