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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
was commissioned lieutenant
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as in nominated
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
commissioned him to head the office of veterans affairs
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Recent Examples of commissioned
That’s all we were commissioned to do and that is now done.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 May 2026
All of this has increased the candidate’s profile significantly; a recent poll commissioned by Bores had him within a few points of Schlossberg.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Americans own a smartphone, according to a November 2025 survey commissioned by the Pew Research Center.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The Florinas wind farm, commissioned in 2004, was one of the earliest wind farms built in Sardinia.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Extraordinarily tall windows date to when JFK originally commissioned this building, providing vertical frames of city views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
She has been commissioned to present a live performance at Oxford University’s Schwarzman Centre to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Thus, La Jolla’s rec center — which opened in 1915 and was originally commissioned by renowned La Jolla philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps and designed by famed architect Irving Gill — is one of 16 around the city that would face possible closure in one proposal.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the International Antique Jewelers Association, the Koh-i-Noor was featured in the peacock throne commissioned by Moghul leader Shah Jahan in 1628.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 May 2026
All of this has increased the candidate’s profile significantly; a recent poll commissioned by Bores had him within a few points of Schlossberg.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Americans own a smartphone, according to a November 2025 survey commissioned by the Pew Research Center.
—Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The Florinas wind farm, commissioned in 2004, was one of the earliest wind farms built in Sardinia.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
Extraordinarily tall windows date to when JFK originally commissioned this building, providing vertical frames of city views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
She has been commissioned to present a live performance at Oxford University’s Schwarzman Centre to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 May 2026
Thus, La Jolla’s rec center — which opened in 1915 and was originally commissioned by renowned La Jolla philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps and designed by famed architect Irving Gill — is one of 16 around the city that would face possible closure in one proposal.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
According to the International Antique Jewelers Association, the Koh-i-Noor was featured in the peacock throne commissioned by Moghul leader Shah Jahan in 1628.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissioned
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And, last month, Mamdani appointed a Close Rikers czar, Dana Kaplan, who will oversee the effort from City Hall.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Unlike regular federal court judges, a magistrate judge is not appointed by the president.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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The suspension control software from their high-performance cars has enabled Ferrari to develop an algorithm to keep the boat stable, Ribigini adds, which will be vital at all times, but particularly in rough seas and strong winds.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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There are great finishing touches including linens by Bellino, Byredo bath amenities, Apple TVs, refrigerators, and Bluetooth-enabled turntables with a few records for chasing those perfect seaside vibes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Thorne also entrusted Munden, a frequent collaborator, to interpret the script his own way.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Stepping into the role as starting quarterback at Jones, the Class 4A state runner-up, will be Peyton Carroll (6-foot-2, 185 pounds), a sophomore who saw limited time a year ago, but a player with whom Jones coaches have entrusted the role of QB1.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Bolles has hit his stride off the field, twice nominated as the Broncos’ Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his work in the community.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Spacek has been nominated for six best actress Academy Awards.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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According to O’Leary, airports have effectively delegated to airlines the consequences of early morning happy hour—namely, rowdy passengers boarding flights while less than lucid.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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The federal government’s involvement in the voter process is not desired as it clearly, under the Fourteenth Amendment, is delegated to the states.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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The person who confirmed the FBI’s search was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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In Tennessee, the American Land Title Association reports, a bill has been introduced that would require property deeds to be prepared by a licensed attorney, a licensed title insurance agent, the property owner or someone legally authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The City Council is tasked with appointing someone to serve as interim mayor until the next municipal election in November 2027.—
Mary Ramsey
May 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Indeed, The Hunting Party, about a team tasked with tracking down and capturing dangerous killers, has been a middling linear performer, holding onto a little over half of its SVU lead-in.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Some lawmakers questioned whether the follow-on strike constituted a war crime.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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In its defense, the government suggested ChatGPT was responsible for determining what constituted DEI, not the DOGE employees.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Commissioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissioned. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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