as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
I commend my fate into your hands
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Recent Examples of commended
While having tea with Wiggins, Charles commended Chatfield’s treatment and recovery rate.
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Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Nov. 2025
Nikola Jurkovic, a member of technical staff at the influential METR AI research center, commended the paper’s contributions.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
The company commended federal workers for working often without recognition to keep the skies safe and care for the parks.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
In the waning days of the pandemic, appreciation and recognition came from Los Angeles city and county officials, who, according to posts on Farzam’s Instagram, commended Farzam for operating Covid testing centers and hailed him as a leader and role model.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
At-large Councilwoman Dimple Ajmera commended Patterson for breaking barriers in conjunction with delivering results.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
While some on social media commended Curtis for having empathy toward someone with vastly different political views, others criticized her for appearing to excuse Kirk's controversial messaging, particularly his rejection of transgender people.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Dicus commended Nunez, KNBC reported.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Smith's own party, however, has commended the prosecutors, investigators and jurors who handled the case.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commended
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In a preseason contest against Arizona, though, Webb was handed the play-calling reins and widely impressed in a 27-7 win.—
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Over the last few years, HBO has handed Maher a two season deal each time, the last one in 2024.—
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Time and time again, evidence mounts that those entrusted with executive management responsibilities struggle to keep up.—
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It was treated as irrelevant, rather than as a co-equal branch entrusted with the gravest decision a republic can make.—
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The new mom gave a baby update in December, sharing a photo of her baby bump in the mirror along with other snapshots.—
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Marshall Chiles, who founded the Laughing Skull Lounge in Midtown, gave The Atlanta Journal-Constitution an exclusive tour of the 6,000-square-foot space behind Dancing Goats Coffee Shop.—
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The remains will be transferred to Israel and to the national forensic institute for identification.—
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Investigators also found that thousands of dollars had been successfully transferred from Tammy's bank account to Tara's Cash App account.—
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One idea leaders panned, though, was creating a line item for vouchers separate from the traditional K-12 budget — something the Senate, Governor’s Office and state auditors all recommended.—
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Ever since the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs’ 1977 Dietary Goals for Americans recommended reduced meat consumption, the meat and dairy lobbies have been battling nutritionists and other health professionals for the dietary soul of the American people.—
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The present case involves power that Congress delegated to the President in the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), signed by Jimmy Carter in 1977.—
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Running back Ahmad Hardy was uncharacteristically limited to 12 carries, while Jamal Roberts was delegated to just five.—
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Their study suggests that slow, orderly streams of cool gas already inside the galaxy—or delivered by interactions with nearby galaxies—may be quietly feeding central black holes, allowing those black holes to gently shut down star formation without blowing the galaxy apart.—
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“Commended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commended. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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