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as in mandates
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
President Jefferson's commission to Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory
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as in executions
the doing of an action
a single burglar was responsible for the commission of all the break-ins
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as in committees
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
reported to a UN commission on the AIDS crisis
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as in appointments
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
her commission as head of the investigation
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as in enables
to give official or legal power to
was commissioned lieutenant
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as in appoints
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 commissions
David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In addition, the Cruz-Cantwell bill proposes an agent registry system and a cap on agents’ commissions, an intriguing concept but one with legal complexity.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Her art also grew larger, occupying monumental proportions for commissions done in the 1980s and ’90s.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Royal commissions are Australia's highest form of public inquiry.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Calderon worked on wide-ranging socio-political projects and served with numerous agencies, boards, and commissions.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
The lieutenant governor serves as a UC Regent and sits on numerous boards and commissions that directly affect tuition, workforce development, housing, infrastructure, natural resources and business growth.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 May 2026
Other commissions, 30 of which are listed on the city’s website not counting planning and housing codes, could face similar challenges if the council directs staff to include the reductions as part of its final budget proposal.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Most counties do not have independent ethics commissions.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 19 May 2026
David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
He’s further slighted after the Emperor commissions him to remake one of his old operas so audiences might remember the country’s past successes.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2026
The government commissions murals and sculptures for schools, libraries, and hospitals.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Environment Committee passed SB 457 in March, which requires distributors to manage their own container redemption programs and commissions a DEEP study of previous anti-fraud measures.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
In 1955, 60-year-old Pagnol is an acclaimed playwright and filmmaker when Elle magazine commissions a weekly column about his childhood.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
In an attempt to provide a roadmap, Brussels periodically commissions grand reports on Europe’s economic future.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
Things only get complicated for Phil when a mother (Shino Shinozaki) commissions him to play the dad that her adorable 11-year-old daughter has never met.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
The basilica itself advises buying ahead to ensure entry, and official tickets avoid third-party commissions or processing fees.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
In addition, the Cruz-Cantwell bill proposes an agent registry system and a cap on agents’ commissions, an intriguing concept but one with legal complexity.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
Her art also grew larger, occupying monumental proportions for commissions done in the 1980s and ’90s.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 26 May 2026
Royal commissions are Australia's highest form of public inquiry.
—ABC News, 26 May 2026
Calderon worked on wide-ranging socio-political projects and served with numerous agencies, boards, and commissions.
—Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
The lieutenant governor serves as a UC Regent and sits on numerous boards and commissions that directly affect tuition, workforce development, housing, infrastructure, natural resources and business growth.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 May 2026
Other commissions, 30 of which are listed on the city’s website not counting planning and housing codes, could face similar challenges if the council directs staff to include the reductions as part of its final budget proposal.
—Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Most counties do not have independent ethics commissions.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Verb
This past spring, Scott was a slithery wonder in the new season of The Comeback as the tech-boosting network head who commissions a new sitcom for Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) to star in, written entirely by AI.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
He’s further slighted after the Emperor commissions him to remake one of his old operas so audiences might remember the country’s past successes.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2026
The government commissions murals and sculptures for schools, libraries, and hospitals.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
The Environment Committee passed SB 457 in March, which requires distributors to manage their own container redemption programs and commissions a DEEP study of previous anti-fraud measures.
—Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
In 1955, 60-year-old Pagnol is an acclaimed playwright and filmmaker when Elle magazine commissions a weekly column about his childhood.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
In an attempt to provide a roadmap, Brussels periodically commissions grand reports on Europe’s economic future.
—Douglas Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2025
Things only get complicated for Phil when a mother (Shino Shinozaki) commissions him to play the dad that her adorable 11-year-old daughter has never met.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissions
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The work may appear fragmented from the outside—multiple roles, different organizations, varied mandates—but the learning compounds.—
Henrik Totterman,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Businesses also look at the type of mandates that will be imposed on them.—
Matthew Stolle,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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The heavy hand of British executions, offensive to Indigenous notions of reparative justice, also provoked many.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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The state is unrivaled in its pursuit of capital punishment, accounting for more than a third of all executions nationwide since the Supreme Court ruled the death penalty constitutional in 1976.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Solorio, also an incumbent, highlights her experience representing San Fernando on regional boards and committees.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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But if Kenny Lofton (11 teams) ever gets elected by one of those era committees, Kimbrel’s little trek to Tampa Bay could put him over the top, assuming he ever gets elected himself.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The Shift app terms of service document also seeks to absolve the platform of responsibility for any property damage, theft, or personal injury that may ensue from the cleaning appointments.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Fear of family separation led immigrants like Yolanda to stop going to work, taking their children to school, and even attending medical appointments or buying food.—
Yuliana Montiel,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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According to Stern, there is also guardianship paperwork, which has been signed by the children’s mother, that delegates parental authority to Omar, who Stern says has acted as a liaison for the children on school and medical matters because their mother does not speak English, per Rochester First.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Coyle also delegates various administrators representing each sport to keep lists of prospective coaches.—
Charley Walters,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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LiPfe offers a new experimental model that enables scientists to work with a structured piece of animal tissue that maintains its own immune activity, cell cycling, and nutrient intake, without ethical concerns that come with experimenting on live animals.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Domestic capabilities are the foundation American ingenuity was a genesis for AI, from the invention of the transistor to the development of the transformer, which enables large language models.—
Olivia White,
Time,
29 May 2026
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The order tasks the Labor and Workforce Development Agency with producing a report within three months on how AI will disrupt the workforce and drafting regulations within the following six months.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2026
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The law also tasks museums with the mission to research provenance within their collections.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
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According to Lopez’s Friday resignation letter in Doral, his departure will not take effect until 60 days after May 8, unless the city appoints a replacement sooner.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Under the law, the governor appoints the nine regents of each system — with the consent of the Texas Senate — for staggered terms.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Commissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissions. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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