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as in celebrates
to be a memorial of
a stone obelisk commemorates the Battle of Bunker Hill
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as in blesses
to mark with an appropriate practice, rite, or ceremony
let's commemorate Martin Luther King Day with readings of some of Dr. King's speeches
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Recent Examples of commemorates
The site commemorates the original town of Kaskaskia and its role in supporting George Rogers Clark’s capture of it during the American Revolution.
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Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
While America commemorates its 250th anniversary on the Fourth of July, the Beyhive has another reason to celebrate.
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ABC News,
4 July 2026
Minute Man National Historical Park (Massachusetts) Minute Man National Historical Park is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
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Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The country's semiquincentennial, which commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, is celebrated on Saturday, July 4.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
This year, as the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, there is another story worth remembering.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The marker commemorates those who fought for independence in the Revolutionary War.
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Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The Prince of Wales contributed to a digital memorial of the late queen, which commemorates her centenary birthday.
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Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
On this year’s Jerusalem Day — a May 14 holiday that commemorates the capture of east Jerusalem by Israeli forces in 1967 — Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister, waved an Israeli flag in front of the Dome of the Rock, as seen in a video released by his office.
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Gabe Joselow,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
While America commemorates its 250th anniversary on the Fourth of July, the Beyhive has another reason to celebrate.
—
ABC News,
4 July 2026
Minute Man National Historical Park (Massachusetts) Minute Man National Historical Park is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, and commemorates the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
The country's semiquincentennial, which commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, is celebrated on Saturday, July 4.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
This year, as the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, there is another story worth remembering.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
The marker commemorates those who fought for independence in the Revolutionary War.
—
Alexandra Phelps,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The Prince of Wales contributed to a digital memorial of the late queen, which commemorates her centenary birthday.
—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
On this year’s Jerusalem Day — a May 14 holiday that commemorates the capture of east Jerusalem by Israeli forces in 1967 — Ben-Gvir, the far-right minister, waved an Israeli flag in front of the Dome of the Rock, as seen in a video released by his office.
—
Gabe Joselow,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commemorates
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Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, is playing host to thousands of visitors and a number of events as the country celebrates 250 years over the Fourth of July weekend.
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One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.
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The Wildland Firefighter Foundation maintains a monument in Boise, Idaho, as well as a Wall of Honor, which memorializes each of the fallen.
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Next, head south to Belmont Harbor and recently installed AIDS Garden Chicago, where a Keith Haring sculpture, Self-Portrait, memorializes those who have died from HIV.
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Bazzana remembers watching Mike Trout win one of his two All-Star Game MVP honors.
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Sutton hopes the country remembers that supporting those who protect their communities shouldn't end when the headlines do.
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“Commemorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commemorates. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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