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
Hanrahan commends her for bravery and quick thinking, but the real message of the scene — besides the terrifying evolution of the cordyceps infection — is that Sgt.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 May 2025
Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti commended Slaton’s resilience and survival skills, saying this is the longest stretch of time he’s seen someone go missing and come out alive.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The result was Shelton's album which dropped on Friday, May 9.
Fallon, 50, commended Malone's range of being able to sing across genres, and Shelton said that Malone should stick with country.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 May 2025
Afterward, Priestley recounted talking with Prevost for half an hour in the parking lot, commending him on his career.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 11 May 2025
Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti commended Slaton’s resilience and survival skills, saying this is the longest stretch of time he’s seen someone go missing and come out alive.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
The result was Shelton's album which dropped on Friday, May 9.
Fallon, 50, commended Malone's range of being able to sing across genres, and Shelton said that Malone should stick with country.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 14 May 2025
Afterward, Priestley recounted talking with Prevost for half an hour in the parking lot, commending him on his career.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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During the video, Diggs pulls out a bag containing a pink substance and hands it to one of the women.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The Bad Boys star previously joked that Murphy handed the responsibility to him.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Place the basil leaves (and optional lemon zest) into a clean glass jar.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The judge will be left to decide how the company should be punished, concluding the biggest tech antitrust case in 25 years.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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But there are few substitutes for availability, and no player has given more to Spurs this season than Porro.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The former monk also gave specific advice on how to hone in on what's important in life.—
Melody Chiu,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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To find other recipes, Vater recommends checking your plant brand’s website or the National Garden Bureau. Mistake #7: Using non-native plants in your containers.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Kogan, 67, was not on the initial three-person shortlist for the role but was recommended by Nandy after more than two decades negotiating TV rights sales on behalf of the Premier League, English Football League (EFL) and Women’s Super League.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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The provision outlines regulatory definitions and sets new rates related to making and transferring silencers.—
Morgan Kromer,
The Washington Examiner,
5 June 2025
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Trump has proposed transferring the department's responsibilities to other agencies.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Be Proactive Employees at every level will need to get comfortable delegating routine tasks to AI—and some will be more receptive than others.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down Trump's tariffs ruling that his effort exceeds any tariff authority delegated to the president.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2025
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While Social Security employees are entrusted with the records containing personal information, it was disputed whether the 11 DOGE team members could be trusted with same material.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Parking garage Washington Madison Wells garage, 172 W. Madison St., Chicago The Ferrari was entrusted to an attendant at a parking garage, which was owned by the Chicago Board of Education in the 1970s.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The steel ladder frame and sliding-pillar front suspension are as primitive as a stone axe, but do the job, and few cars deliver the tactile steering response afforded by the featherweight Plus 8.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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On the 10th day, Hamas will deliver full details on all remaining hostages, including proof of life, medical status reports, or confirmation of death.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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