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
In a news release announcing the arrest, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter expressed condolences to the family and commended the professionalism of the responding officers.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Andrew MacDonald, the lifeboat commander on the rescue boat that responded to the incident, commended Archie’s quick thinking in the statement shared by the RNLI.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
One reviewer commended the wide toe box and adjustable Velcro heel strap, and another traveler said their feet felt great after wearing them on a hike through the woods, in swampy grass, and on pavement.
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Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.
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Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
Andrew MacDonald, the lifeboat commander on the rescue boat that responded to the incident, commended Archie’s quick thinking in the statement shared by the RNLI.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
One reviewer commended the wide toe box and adjustable Velcro heel strap, and another traveler said their feet felt great after wearing them on a hike through the woods, in swampy grass, and on pavement.
—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
The mayor and commissioner said police will be out in full force for the parade, as both commended NYPD officers for their work Saturday night when 63 people were arrested.
—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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For purpose, whether anyone can trace their daily work to the larger picture without being handed a slogan.
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In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.
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The video assistant referee called for a review of the play while the two were down getting tended to by trainers, leaving the Americans to nurse their lead down a man for the rest of the game.
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Two of the attackers then smashed the windshield of the news van with a parking cone and damaged the camera before leaving the scene.
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When this place is eventually gone — a phrase that feels truly bizarre given the environment this summer and the half-century preceding it — the lasting images will be the seas of red.
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Officials advise the public to give bears space and not let pets bother them.
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This rare, Fancy Deep Blue gem is the largest ever discovered in Botswana, a national treasure entrusted by the government to the French jewelry house.
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He was also assigned to a DA’s office and entrusted with the investigation of murders.
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As whole house fans and swamp coolers can suck additional pollutants inside, the department recommends using air purifiers or air conditioners as alternatives when possible.
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Allen also recommends avoiding light grout lines at all costs to prevent a stark contrast.
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The sprawling northern territories clear to the Rocky Mountains and beyond transferred to Mexican control.
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Hayden Schuler has transferred from Sierra Canyon.
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Run the pitch by a friend, ask for feedback or simply delegate.
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Unlike simple query-response models, agentic workflows represent a move from manual prompting to a new era of delegating and empowering autonomy with agents that act on behalf of the business.
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Album with Major Performance Cardi B delivered a high-energy performance of multiple tracks from her Am I the Drama?
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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