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as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
President Jefferson's commission to Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory
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as in execution
the doing of an action
a single burglar was responsible for the commission of all the break-ins
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as in committee
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
reported to a UN commission on the AIDS crisis
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as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
her commission as head of the investigation
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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
was commissioned lieutenant
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as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
commissioned him to head the office of veterans affairs
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Recent Examples of commission
Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Following the end of his congressional career, Santos launched a podcast, Pants on Fire, and sought commissions on Cameo and OnlyFans in order to pay legal fees and fines.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 25 July 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Ludovico Sforza commissioned the church, Santa Maria delle Grazie, as a final resting place for his family, along with Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, which was painted on a refectory wall.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Noun
Most players hire a private concierge agency to manage their trips — involving everything from private jets, hotels and concerts to security, on-site transport and boats — which usually involves a 20 per cent commission.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Following the end of his congressional career, Santos launched a podcast, Pants on Fire, and sought commissions on Cameo and OnlyFans in order to pay legal fees and fines.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 25 July 2025
Verb
The survey, commissioned by Workday and conducted by Provoke Insights, included 1,250 U.S.-based legal and non-legal enterprise employees from organizations across North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Europe.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Ludovico Sforza commissioned the church, Santa Maria delle Grazie, as a final resting place for his family, along with Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, which was painted on a refectory wall.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commission
Noun
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First, the administration asked Congress to revoke the EPA waiver that allows California to set the state's zero-emission vehicle mandate.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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While the Israelis have reportedly agreed to move troops farther away from key corridors, some question if Israeli diplomats shuttling to Qatar and Egypt for talks actually have the mandate to negotiate.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
28 July 2025
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From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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Two of the primary victors — Reps. Helen Kerwin and Alan Schoolcraft — sat on the committee as Talarico lambasted school vouchers as an issue.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Indeed, other potential office to housing conversions are looming, said Alderman Robert Bauman, who chairs the committee.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
30 July 2025
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Pirro's appointment marks a notable shift from Martin, who lacked prosecutorial experience, to someone with extensive courtroom background.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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The federal government cut the funding for Marketplace navigators by 90%, which means you will be expected to either enroll on your own or book an appointment with a navigator early.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
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Former politicians in Nevada and Florida have been appointed to lead public universities instead of academics – in the Sunshine State, five of the seven public universities are led by former lawmakers, according to the Tampa Bay Times.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In 2014, Gutierrez was appointed to the Maricopa County Community College board.—
Maria Polletta,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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According to the Inquirer and the Los Angeles Times, this enabled Lambert and Buck to enter the home while Hazel was gone.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Two subwoofers can also enable each unit to operate at a lower volume with less strain, increasing the system’s headroom.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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More key members of the team tasked with bringing the East Bank development to life have been selected, and a construction timeline is emerging.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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The Office of Special Counsel is tasked with protecting federal whistleblowers and pursuing violations of the Hatch Act, which prevents appointees from using their office for political purposes.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
24 July 2025
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Jimmy nominated Adrian Rocha, Keanu Soto and Kelley Jorgensen for eviction.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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In March, Trump nominated Cole as DEA administrator, pending confirmation in the Senate.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Commission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commission. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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