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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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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissions
Noun
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The result is a genuinely funny and ultimately heart-pounding production, with an executions that feels like a heist itself.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Continue reading … CLEAR MESSAGE – Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Terra gave $90,000, mostly to commissioner committees.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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The deceased were members of committees that assist in securing aid convoys, according to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, which received the bodies.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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House Bill 1001, the state budget bill, includes language that would shift two appointments from the Gary mayor to the mayors of Crown Point and Hammond to appoint a person each to the Gary Airport Board.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Reagan was a union head, Schwarzenegger had a few Presidential appointments, and Gibson was named a special ambassador.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This, in turn, enables firms to do much more than just generate content and bolster workforce productivity.—
Lisa Caldwell,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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This technology enables the creation of hyper-realistic videos along with voice clones that are nearly indistinguishable from the real thing.—
Balasubramani Murugesan,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The chief justice of the supreme court appoints the members, and a senior judge or retired judge chairs.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Instead of picking someone politically savvy, the governor appoints a scout leader named Jeff Smith (Stewart), whose job qualifications are his naïveté and inexperience.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Prospective patients should verify clinic accreditations and surgeon qualifications.—
Kyle J. Russell,
The Enquirer,
29 Nov. 2024
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Renewing the appropriate accreditations for your industry annually can be incredibly helpful for driving customer loyalty and trust.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes,
15 Oct. 2024
Noun
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These shoes have a thick yet lightweight sole to absorb impact, along with a super-cool exterior that has suede panels and breathable mesh detailing.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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In addition to what’s in AVG Secure Browser, Avast adds panels for Bank Mode and Mobile Protection.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Instead of diverting limited local resources to do the job of federal immigration officials or funding immigrant detention, this bill empowers communities to keep the resources where they are needed most.—
Carlos Guillermo Smith and Dotie Joseph,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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This empowers your team to feel part of the decision-making process.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Commissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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