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as in enabled
to give official or legal power to
was commissioned lieutenant
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as in nominated
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 commissioned
Habits of thinking are hard to change quickly, and certainly some hierarchical elements were kept in the process of producing Documenta 14, such as the distinction between curators and curatorial assistants, who in many cases worked with artists more directly on the works commissioned.
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Adam Szymczyk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Nicasio was one of the lead designers who helped create three of the follies, which were commissioned by the City of Davis.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The mural project was privately commissioned and was being painted on the exterior of a private business.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Geothermal power plants were commissioned in New Zealand starting in 1958 and at the Geysers in northern California in 1960.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
An autopsy commissioned by the family concluded that Paez Terán, who used they/them pronouns, was sitting cross-legged with their hands in the air when they were shot more than a dozen times.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Construction of the new pedestrian bridge, commissioned by the Florida Department of Transportation, began in October 2024.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Building on the intimate, immersive style of The Egg, Pegasus has commissioned four local choreographers to make new pieces based on 30 words identified by the Common Language Project of the Writer’s Garret meant to encourage poetry around themes.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
An independent panel, commissioned by the FAA in 2024, found that combining positions can be a sign staffing is not sufficient to safely manage demand, particularly during busy periods.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Adam Szymczyk, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Nicasio was one of the lead designers who helped create three of the follies, which were commissioned by the City of Davis.
—Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The mural project was privately commissioned and was being painted on the exterior of a private business.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Geothermal power plants were commissioned in New Zealand starting in 1958 and at the Geysers in northern California in 1960.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
An autopsy commissioned by the family concluded that Paez Terán, who used they/them pronouns, was sitting cross-legged with their hands in the air when they were shot more than a dozen times.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Construction of the new pedestrian bridge, commissioned by the Florida Department of Transportation, began in October 2024.
—Johane Saintil, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Building on the intimate, immersive style of The Egg, Pegasus has commissioned four local choreographers to make new pieces based on 30 words identified by the Common Language Project of the Writer’s Garret meant to encourage poetry around themes.
—Manuel Mendoza, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
An independent panel, commissioned by the FAA in 2024, found that combining positions can be a sign staffing is not sufficient to safely manage demand, particularly during busy periods.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissioned
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If the judge signs off on the case April 2, a fund administrator will be appointed and a website will be created for the settlement.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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It was well appointed and modern, with a sleek and nicely stocked wet bar, and curtains that swiftly opened or closed at the touch of a button.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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That vision of worldwide economic and cultural interdependence that enabled the proliferation of biennials in the ’90s has been steadily eroding amid the recent rise in nativism and far-right movements in the United States and Europe.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Though Farrukhsiyar was emperor, the real authority during his reign rested largely with the powerful Sayyid brothers, whose military backing had enabled his accession.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The investigation has been entrusted to the Carabinieri of Parma and the Specialized Unit for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Bologna, under the coordination of the Public Prosecutor’s Office.—
Chiara Pizzimenti,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her power expanded further when she was entrusted with managing the oil sector following corruption scandals that brought down senior figures.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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As fans have nominated DeVito to voice Wario in an upcoming installment, the comedy legend has responded.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, as he was nominated in parliament as a presidential candidate, Min Aung Hlaing anointed Ye Win Oo, a former intelligence chief seen as fiercely loyal to the general, as his successor to lead the military.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the mid-2000s, Khamenei delegated some of his authority to the council to supervise the three branches of government.—
Eric Lob,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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If authority is delegated, leaders must be able to trace how outcomes are derived.—
Victoria Bousis,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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There’s also been little, if any, crossover for MLB teams to the affiliate networks, once again because of the expense and number of games, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sources spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to talk publicly about the confidential registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission.—
Bernard Condon,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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But perhaps a few headlines should be in order for someone such as the Senate president, who is tasked with earning popular support for a legislative agenda.—
Matt Chilliak,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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While en route over the following four days, the astronauts are tasked with testing how well the Orion capsule protects against space radiation and demonstrating procedures for emergencies and other situations in anticipation of future Artemis missions.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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And as of yesterday, such claims constituted a winning argument against social media titans.—
Maggie Harrison Dupré,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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The judge also blocked Kennedy's 13 appointees from serving on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), finding the panel unlawfully constituted.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Commissioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissioned. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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