as in to hand
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commend
Council members commended the nonprofit for its efforts to engage with the community throughout the planning process.
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Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Kevin Durant would commend Edwards’ confidence, as did Obama, clearly impressed with the rising superstar’s competitive demeanor and personality.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Former President Muhammadu Buhari commended the UAE partners for their confidence in Nigeria, marked by their substantial $18.5 billion investment in the project.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Councilmember Teresa Acosta commended the Police Department and everyone who worked to prepare the ordinance, which was approved unanimously.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Kevin Durant would commend Edwards’ confidence, as did Obama, clearly impressed with the rising superstar’s competitive demeanor and personality.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 19 Feb. 2025
Former President Muhammadu Buhari commended the UAE partners for their confidence in Nigeria, marked by their substantial $18.5 billion investment in the project.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
Councilmember Teresa Acosta commended the Police Department and everyone who worked to prepare the ordinance, which was approved unanimously.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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Coney Barrett provided the key vote, siding with the three liberal justices and Chief Justice John Roberts to hand the Trump administration a major loss.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The first came in the 2023 season; Killeen Ellison handed the Jaguars a 52-50 loss in a state semifinal.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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Whereas having a protagonist instantly leads the audience to expect goals, conflict, and character arc, Lund wanted a film about the communal experience of leaving the day-to-day of work, family, and routine behind for a few hours.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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So who ended up getting married, and who was left hanging?—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Choosing either the Four Seasons or Boulders gives a convenient combination of accommodations, spa, food and access to four of the very best golf courses in greater Scottsdale.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Then finding a solution for them, but more give them the illusion of choice.—
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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Gascón recommended their sentences of life without the possibility of parole be removed, and said they should instead be sentenced for murder, which would be a sentence of 50 years to life.—
Matt Gutman,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2025
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To get the most bang for your buck and to get the best selection of homes, Vrbo recommends booking your vacation home at least two months before travel dates.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Before transferring to join Clemson’s inaugural gymnastics program, Clark was also a star at Utah State University.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bond spent two seasons with Alabama before transferring to Texas for the 2024 season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Almost immediately, however, Congress began delegating some of that power to the presidency.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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This capability extends beyond simple query responses, allowing businesses to delegate multifaceted tasks to AI agents, which come with significant upsides and distinct challenges.—
Tao Zhang,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Known for coining the phrase ‘facial balancing’ in the world of injectables, and for striving to provide the most natural, forward-looking treatments to patients, Lee has been entrusted to treat the faces of celebrities from Kourtney Barker, Kim Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba and others.—
Margaux Lushing,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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In Lagos’ pulsating heart, a dying nightclub owner entrusts her legacy to her shy daughter.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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This sentiment was reflected by a former Pentagon acquisition official who told Senate lawmakers in early January that the Department of Defense’s programming practices hinder its ability to efficiently deliver technology to the military.—
Darrell Crate,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Them’s news and politics newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Thursday.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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