as in ordered
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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the general commanded his troops with Caesar-like imperiousness
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as in requested
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
the governor has commanded that all state flags be flown at half-mast
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as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority
an act of courage that commands the admiration of all who witnessed it
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as in ruled
to exercise authority or power over
a cabinet secretary who commands the largest department in the federal government
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
local government does not command the resources that are needed to respond to such a huge disaster
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as in dominated
to look down on
for centuries an imposing castle has commanded that stretch of the river
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as in led
to serve as leader of
the head of the agency commands an army of workers trained to respond to the immediate needs of disaster victims
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as in asked
to set or receive as a price
commands a high fee for his decorating services
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Recent Examples of commanded
Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Layering an ice-cold fury with notes of pain, longing and disappointment — often through gestures as subtle as a tensing of the jaw — Jacinto commanded the screen as effortlessly as Qimir wields a lightsaber.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
When Adams boycotted the segregated living quarters and facilities and was faced with racial slurs from the general who commanded the battalion, her unit supported her.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The first film recounts the Battle of Thermopylae during the Greco-Persian Wars, where King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) of Sparta leads 300 of his finest warriors against the massive Persian army commanded by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro).
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Consider the ride-hailing industry; Uber, founded in 2009, commanded 76% of the global market as of March 2024 with 150 million monthly users.
—Uriel Maslansky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
And of course, there’s Rema and Ayra Starr, two artists signed as teens in 2019 who’ve become the label’s marquee stars and commanded the world’s attention.
—Rahel Aklilu, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Italian duo Mind Against commanded the club’s state-of-the-art sound systemsoundsystem, weaving their signature blend of hypnotic techno and ethereal melodies throughout the sprawling 35,000-square-foot venue.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
And then a business that had commanded 26% of America’s total teriyaki sales slowly got killed over the past two decades.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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While Kendrick commanded the entire top five of the Hot 100 at once this year – something that previously only Drake had done among MCs – none of the 6 God’s own post-beef releases have even graced the top 25.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Layering an ice-cold fury with notes of pain, longing and disappointment — often through gestures as subtle as a tensing of the jaw — Jacinto commanded the screen as effortlessly as Qimir wields a lightsaber.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
When Adams boycotted the segregated living quarters and facilities and was faced with racial slurs from the general who commanded the battalion, her unit supported her.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The first film recounts the Battle of Thermopylae during the Greco-Persian Wars, where King Leonidas (Gerard Butler) of Sparta leads 300 of his finest warriors against the massive Persian army commanded by King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro).
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Consider the ride-hailing industry; Uber, founded in 2009, commanded 76% of the global market as of March 2024 with 150 million monthly users.
—Uriel Maslansky, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
And of course, there’s Rema and Ayra Starr, two artists signed as teens in 2019 who’ve become the label’s marquee stars and commanded the world’s attention.
—Rahel Aklilu, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Italian duo Mind Against commanded the club’s state-of-the-art sound systemsoundsystem, weaving their signature blend of hypnotic techno and ethereal melodies throughout the sprawling 35,000-square-foot venue.
—Jaime Sloane, SPIN, 16 Dec. 2024
And then a business that had commanded 26% of America’s total teriyaki sales slowly got killed over the past two decades.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commanded
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The pilot ended up taking matters into his own hands and ordered pizza.Brittany Kasko, Fox News, 27 Sep. 2024
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Then the cells were randomly grouped into ordered pairs, like sets of coordinates.Shaun Raviv, WIRED, 21 Jan. 2020
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The attendant then instructed Heiskell to place the cup over her ear.Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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In May, the president instructed his trade representative, under Section 301 of the Trade Act, to raise tariffs on specific Chinese imports.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The city has approved a design waiver the company requested to move forward on a 3,887-square-foot restaurant that would accommodate up to 105 customers at the northeast corner of Golden Bear Gateway and Old Beckwith Road.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Indianapolis Department of Business and Neighborhood Services requested the church's demolition Tuesday morning.Noe Padilla, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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This period demanded resilience and a deep belief in the company's mission.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Some of these had ideal shooting hours, usually tied to a star or power producer who demanded it, to the betterment of the product and all of us making on set.Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Missouri judge Mark Styles ruled that UMB Bank did not violate its duty to the famous regionalist painter, who left his holdings in their care prior to his death in 1975.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Several suits, guns and other personal items previously owned by former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel, who received a 15-year prison sentence in October after pleading guilty to 27 felony charges, will be auctioned off on New Year's Day.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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All Planet Fitness locations are independently owned and operated by individual franchise owners, so hours may vary by location.Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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Texas also dominated on the ground with 292 rushing yards, while Clemson managed only 76.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Notre Dame dominated 27-17 in a game in which Indiana scored two late touchdowns.Marc Weiszer, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles led 21-7 after the first quarter, the Commanders had five turnovers, an Eagles player was ejected for giving the crowd the bird and Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts had to leave the game with a concussion.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Ravinia Festival, which Ozawa led as music director from 1964 to 1968, was his first big break; posts at the Toronto, San Francisco, and Boston symphonies followed.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Commanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commanded. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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