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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
Jackson should be commended for taking a thoughtful step to strengthen consumer trust and the future of recycling innovation.
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Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Beatriz Andre, acting regional attorney for the EEOC’s Los Angeles District Office, commended Justin and Wonderful for reaching the settlement.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Droves of supporters commended a thoughtful gesture that, elsewhere on the internet, went over like an insult.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Kirsch is to be commended for making a leap that few ever do.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Members commended LoPresto for her bravery in speaking up.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
In the wake of their arrest and charges, officials have commended the person who made the anonymous tip.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead of ripping Spoelstra, as Russo did, he should be commended for deferring to his star’s wishes to stay in the game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Senate Majority Floor Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, a Parkville Republican, commended the bipartisan efforts to clarify the law.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Beatriz Andre, acting regional attorney for the EEOC’s Los Angeles District Office, commended Justin and Wonderful for reaching the settlement.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Droves of supporters commended a thoughtful gesture that, elsewhere on the internet, went over like an insult.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2026
Kirsch is to be commended for making a leap that few ever do.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
Members commended LoPresto for her bravery in speaking up.
—Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
In the wake of their arrest and charges, officials have commended the person who made the anonymous tip.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead of ripping Spoelstra, as Russo did, he should be commended for deferring to his star’s wishes to stay in the game.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Senate Majority Floor Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, a Parkville Republican, commended the bipartisan efforts to clarify the law.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
Verb
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In fact, the questioning of Chalker was part of a postmortem examination of a misstep by the case officer who had handed him the key.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The message was handed to the party’s head, Sheikh Hammam Hamoudi, by the Iranian ambassador to Iraq during a meeting.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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The investigation has been entrusted to the Carabinieri of Parma and the Specialized Unit for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Bologna, under the coordination of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.—
Chiara Pizzimenti,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her power expanded further when she was entrusted with managing the oil sector following corruption scandals that brought down senior figures.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Acuña’s legs contributed to Vargas’ sixth RBI, which gave the Sox a 9-3 lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But they were turned away by the guards, who told them that the ward’s detainees had been transferred elsewhere.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Another possibility is that their bodies simply don’t respond as well to IVF stimulation drugs—medications that push the ovaries to produce multiple mature eggs at once that are later inseminated to make embryos that can be transferred to the uterus in the hopes of establishing a pregnancy.—
Sarah Elizabeth Richards,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Given the risk of a trial not going the city’s way, Bradford recommended the $47,000 settlement, which the board approved.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Security experts add that the delay between identifying a threat and receiving funding can leave institutions without the protections recommended by security professionals during periods of heightened risk.—
Ariella Noveck,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the mid-2000s, Khamenei delegated some of his authority to the council to supervise the three branches of government.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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If authority is delegated, leaders must be able to trace how outcomes are derived.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Four consecutive two-out hits opened a 3-0 lead for Kansas City in the second inning as Isaac Collins, Isbel and Maikel Garcia delivered RBIs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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South Carolina delivered UConn its first loss in an NCAA title game in 2022, and the Huskies returned the favor last season with an 82-59 blowout to secure their first championship since 2016.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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