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as in instructions
a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned
the captain's commands were followed without question
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as in proficiencies
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
a command of French that is the result of a year spent in France as an exchange student
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as in headquarters
the place from which a commander runs operations
the general set up his command in the old port city
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as in seats
a place from which authority is exercised
central command
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as in controls
the right or means to command or control others
the army officer in command during the attack
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as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point
from his mountain perch, the scout had a command of the entire valley
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as in orders
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority
the general commanded his troops with Caesar-like imperiousness
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as in requests
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 demands
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 rules
to exercise authority or power over
a cabinet secretary who commands the largest department in the federal government
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as in has
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 leads
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 asks
to set or receive as a price
commands a high fee for his decorating services
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Recent Examples of commands
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite its apparent conflicts with Brady’s persona, the watch is known as an ultimate collector’s item in the Rolex sphere and often commands top dollar at auctions.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
While John David commands attention on-screen, Malcolm is making waves behind the camera.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
The taxation of work that commands dollars is spending power for Treasury.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
This move underscores the brand’s intent to align with an event that commands universal appeal and cultural significance.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Clear commands to your teammates can make the difference between winning and losing.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
At the same time, Murakami commands close attention from critics and scholars, and most Octobers, his name comes up in Nobel Prize predictions.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Swift commands nine spaces on the Official Physical Albums chart this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
As Marley, Shropshire commands fear and awe.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite its apparent conflicts with Brady’s persona, the watch is known as an ultimate collector’s item in the Rolex sphere and often commands top dollar at auctions.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
While John David commands attention on-screen, Malcolm is making waves behind the camera.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
The taxation of work that commands dollars is spending power for Treasury.
—John Tamny, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
This move underscores the brand’s intent to align with an event that commands universal appeal and cultural significance.
—Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Clear commands to your teammates can make the difference between winning and losing.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
At the same time, Murakami commands close attention from critics and scholars, and most Octobers, his name comes up in Nobel Prize predictions.
—Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Swift commands nine spaces on the Official Physical Albums chart this week.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commands
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These types of applications allow workers to follow step-by-step instructions directly in their field of view, eliminating the need for flipping through bulky manuals or relying on supervisors for routine tasks.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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First United and Jones complained that the trustee overseeing the auction did not comply with Lopez’s instructions in the bankruptcy proceeding, as the bids were submitted under seal.Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Playing Not To Lose Addressing a market gap is one thing, but playing to win often demands a complete reimagining of what is possible.Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the lawsuit dominates conversation on social media, country music star John Rich took to X to share an headline on the allegations.Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Space China also dominates the production of germanium, controlling 60 percent of the global supply, according to the Critical Raw Materials Alliance industry body.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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This leads me to my next point.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Posen asks, before answering his own question.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Posen asks, about the task ahead of him, before answering his own question.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Alice is sent to the technician room, where the head technician instructs an employee to clean the bot so nobody can find out about the chaos the sim's malfunction created.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Each face of the dreidel instructs a player to add gelt to the pot or take it from the pot.Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 3 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, understanding the science that governs quarks is important for grasping the fundamental principles of matter, the forces that hold nuclei together, and the processes that shape the universe.Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, which governs the International Criminal Court, previously announced plans for an external investigation into the allegations but has not disclosed who will lead the inquiry.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The shell companies were formed in jurisdictions like the British Virgin Islands or Panama or Belize, countries that aren't very transparent about who really owns the companies formed there.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Sazerac Company now owns the brand and produces the bourbon at Buffalo Trace Distillery.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Commands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commands. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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