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to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commended
After reminding me of this quote, Grantham commended Prince, kind of.
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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Karlsson’s experience last season was analogous to that of Rob Edwards at Luton Town — although his side were relegated, he was commended for performing so impressively with a club unfamiliar to the top division.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Others commended Kylie for being so relatable.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The comments section was flooded with sympathy for the boyfriend and commended him for his efforts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The Defense Department is to be commended for its Replicator Initiative, a program designed to hasten the adoption of emerging military technologies, but creating an entirely new acquisition process raises the question of why the Pentagon doesn’t just fix its existing one.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Clyburn, who had previously commended Biden for pardoning 11 people convicted of simple marijuana possession, said his action tackled injustice.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
She has been commended for her loyalty, integrity, compassion for people of all backgrounds, and is universally described as honest and steadfast in crisis.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Many social media comments, meanwhile, commended Baldoni's promotional message for viewers to always have hope.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 22 Dec. 2024
Karlsson’s experience last season was analogous to that of Rob Edwards at Luton Town — although his side were relegated, he was commended for performing so impressively with a club unfamiliar to the top division.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
Others commended Kylie for being so relatable.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
The comments section was flooded with sympathy for the boyfriend and commended him for his efforts.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
The Defense Department is to be commended for its Replicator Initiative, a program designed to hasten the adoption of emerging military technologies, but creating an entirely new acquisition process raises the question of why the Pentagon doesn’t just fix its existing one.
—Mitch McConnell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Clyburn, who had previously commended Biden for pardoning 11 people convicted of simple marijuana possession, said his action tackled injustice.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
She has been commended for her loyalty, integrity, compassion for people of all backgrounds, and is universally described as honest and steadfast in crisis.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
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Friday marked the 25th anniversary since the British handed Macao back to China in December of 1999.Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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In May, United handed Skinner a one-year contract renewal with a further 12-month option, a deal length that hardly screamed stability.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Even Major League Baseball had a McDonald’s subplot this year, when Grimace became the lucky charm who (briefly) gave the Mets hope for a world championship and New Yorkers hope for a Subway Series (but then the Mets lost to the Dodgers in the playoffs, of course).Allison Morrow, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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So many of Italy’s traditional food festivals began not long after, when the emergence of culinary tourism and growing appreciation for local food traditions gave rise to new annual celebrations.John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to Josef, three people were transferred to a local hospital, and one person was pronounced dead.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The 6-7, 332-pound redshirt freshman and former three-star recruit from Phoenix transferred in from Northwestern and started nine games at right guard.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Initially, the vaccine was only recommended for girls, which made people unaware that boys and men are also eligible, experts said.Maggie O'Neill, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reservations are recommended for Christmas Day.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The template should help employees document their out-of-office plans and ensure that all tasks are accounted for and delegated appropriately.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Unlike centralized governance frameworks where power is concentrated and delegated to a few decision makers, polycentric systems are decentralized to account for country-specific value systems.Robert Ginsburg, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Barrett delivered a strong performance, finishing with 23 points, six rebounds, and six assists on 7-of-13 shooting, but watched a large chunk of the fourth quarter from the bench.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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Subscribe to This Week Our editors’ top picks, delivered free to your inbox every Friday.Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Countless people passed through Michigan Central on their way to help the cause, including unprecedented numbers of women, symbolized by Rosie the Riveter.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Thanks to the Byrd rule, any bill passed under reconciliation cannot increase the deficit beyond the fiscal years covered—that's usually limited to 10 years (and why tax cuts rarely last forever).Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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