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
Manager Craig Counsell commended Horton for his mental approach after a bad outing.
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Mardian, who is closing his other longtime harbor restaurant, Harpoon Henry’s, on Aug. 10, also commended Ward for the design of the parking structure.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
These entries, commended by the judges, feature colorful auroras, dazzling solar prominences, glowing galaxies and nebulas and breathtaking skyscapes.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
Kennedy commended major food manufacturers that have pledged to take artificial coloring out of their foods.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
Mardian, who is closing his other longtime harbor restaurant, Harpoon Henry’s, on Aug. 10, also commended Ward for the design of the parking structure.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
These entries, commended by the judges, feature colorful auroras, dazzling solar prominences, glowing galaxies and nebulas and breathtaking skyscapes.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 July 2025
Kennedy commended major food manufacturers that have pledged to take artificial coloring out of their foods.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commend
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Foxx has centered her criticism on establishment Democrats circling the wagons for establishment candidates, noting that three senior Democratic members of Congress died within the first six months of Trump’s second term, handing Republicans a larger advantage.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The Supreme Court has handed Trump one victory after another in his effort to remake the federal government, after lower courts have found the administration’s actions probably violate federal law.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The public version of her backstory is one of personal loss: widowed and left financially devastated by her husband’s gambling, she’s forced to raise her grandson after the death of her daughter in a car accident.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Social media videos showed dramatic scenes of floodwater pouring into Manhattan subway stations and buses left stranded by rising water in towns such as Scotch Plains, New Jersey.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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His cameo in Rocky III gave wrestling mainstream attention, along with his cartoon called Hulk Hogan’s Rock 'n’ Wrestling, which was broadcast on Saturday mornings in the mid-1980s.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Samsung has given Harman access to a wide array of technologies beyond traditional audio, including instrument panels and driver monitoring.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Though the shooter pleaded guilty to murdering Gina – whom her father fondly remembers for her smile, her personality and her desire to help others – and 16 students and staff, the jury did not unanimously recommend the death penalty, resulting in a sentence of life without parole.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Though flats are not her favorite shoe silhouette, Dr. Hubbard highly recommends these Vionic ballet flats for their rare blend of style and support.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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Griner was transferred to a Russian penal colony roughly 300 miles outside of Moscow after being sentenced to nine years in prison.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
23 July 2025
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More than 1,800 files were transferred after Gong had already accepted a position with one of the company's competitors.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Likewise, planning cannot be delegated to futurists and technical experts sent to a far-off bunker to spend months crafting detailed plans in isolation.—
MATAN CHOREV,
Foreign Affairs,
22 July 2025
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This approach can make a grand vision feel less overwhelming and easier to delegate to specific people or departments in the organization.—
Nick Leighton,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Floridians have a right to know their leaders aren’t selling the power entrusted in them to the highest bidder.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Camp Mystic, a girls' summer camp nestled in the Hill Country, lost dozens of its campers in the surge, along with staff members who died trying to save the girls entrusted to their care.—
Theresa Payton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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These natural ingredients work harmoniously to deliver an extraordinary shine while smoothing the hair’s cuticles and sealing in moisture.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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This casual outpost delivers exactly what its setting promises: pizza, salads, burgers and baskets of onion rings, chicken wings and fish and chips.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commend. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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