as in handed
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
After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Karlsson’s experience last season was analogous to that of Rob Edwards at Luton Town — although his side were relegated, he was commended for performing so impressively with a club unfamiliar to the top division.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Others commended Kylie for being so relatable.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The comments section was flooded with sympathy for the boyfriend and commended him for his efforts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The Defense Department is to be commended for its Replicator Initiative, a program designed to hasten the adoption of emerging military technologies, but creating an entirely new acquisition process raises the question of why the Pentagon doesn’t just fix its existing one.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Clyburn, who had previously commended Biden for pardoning 11 people convicted of simple marijuana possession, said his action tackled injustice.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
She has been commended for her loyalty, integrity, compassion for people of all backgrounds, and is universally described as honest and steadfast in crisis.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Karlsson’s experience last season was analogous to that of Rob Edwards at Luton Town — although his side were relegated, he was commended for performing so impressively with a club unfamiliar to the top division.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Others commended Kylie for being so relatable.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The comments section was flooded with sympathy for the boyfriend and commended him for his efforts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The Defense Department is to be commended for its Replicator Initiative, a program designed to hasten the adoption of emerging military technologies, but creating an entirely new acquisition process raises the question of why the Pentagon doesn’t just fix its existing one.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Clyburn, who had previously commended Biden for pardoning 11 people convicted of simple marijuana possession, said his action tackled injustice.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
She has been commended for her loyalty, integrity, compassion for people of all backgrounds, and is universally described as honest and steadfast in crisis.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
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But Mittal's department was handed a lifeline two years ago, when an Indian court downgraded protections for urban monkeys, effectively equating their status to stray animals like dogs and cats.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
5 Jan. 2025
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By turning the ball over, Tomlin essentially handed the Bengals a field goal (Cincinnati nearly turned it into a touchdown, but Ja’Marr Chase couldn’t corral a pass on third-and-goal from the 9).—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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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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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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The three were transferred to another hospital.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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Over 70,000 pre-war fashion design photographs were transferred from design registrations to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs by the industrial tribunal of Paris in 1940, and over 120 of these photos form the basis of an exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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While a tempting disposal solution, it is not recommended to use Christmas trees as firewood for indoor fireplaces.—
Abigayle Ward,
Hartford Courant,
28 Dec. 2024
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Over six hours, the men set goals and delegated responsibilities with surprisingly little worry about the federal crackdown on militias.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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Instead, the administration delegated responsibility to the Caribbean community and to Kenya, with little success.—
Miami Herald Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Jan. 2025
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Congress then counts the votes to affirm the president-elect's victory, with a list of the votes kept by the tellers that will be delivered to Harris to announce the result.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The 10th pick has delivered a superstar — Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (2017) — and a super bust — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (2018) — in the last decade.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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The House had passed the bill in November.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
4 Jan. 2025
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In addition to a stop at his boyhood home, now maintained by the National Park Service, the hearse passed through Plains, a town of some 500 people that had been his home base throughout life.—
Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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