commending

verb

present participle of commend
as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another I commend my fate into your hands

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Recent Examples of commending Two Democratic political organizations are running adverts on the House’s bill to ban congressional stock trading, criticizing a Republican over the vote while commending a Democrat running in a different district for supporting the bill. — Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2026 Related Articles The runway appearance of both Hosk and Palvin has set the internet aflame, with awed viewers commending the new moms and calling attention to the indelible power of women. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 When the actual resolution commending Biss came before the council, Ald. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Carrie Ann Inaba exclaimed, commending his groove and rhythm. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 In comments commending the two honorees, Caucus organizer Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, senior associate dean for leadership studies, noted that Pelosi and Pence are laudable regardless of one’s politics. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 Following the post Lola's Facebook post are comments commending the restaurant for helping the workers and community. — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 While commending teammates during drills, Bosa wore a support sleeve on his right knee. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026 Pawsitive Tails Dog Rescue posted on Facebook commending the work of volunteers who banded together to care for the dogs. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commending
  1. handing
  2. leaving
  3. giving
  4. entrusting
  5. transferring
  6. recommending
  7. delegating
Verb
  • Abner Uribe and Aaron Ashby combined for five strikeouts in three scoreless innings of relief before handing the ball to Megill.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Milwaukee’s hottest hitter William Contreras led off the inning with his second hit of the game - a single into left field - which led Tampa Bay to make another pitching change, this time handing the ball to Garrett Cleavinger.
    — Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of handing
Verb
  • The statements Canary described were also deleted, leaving a blank page.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Only 11% said leaving something for the kids is their top financial goal.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of leaving
Verb
  • Ahead of the 2022 election, the prime minister helped broker an alliance between Ben-Gvir’s party and Bezalel Smotrich’s Religious Zionism, giving Netanyahu enough seats to assemble a government.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Sánchez Bezos, the fund’s vice chair since its early days, has become a more visible face of the couple’s giving.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of giving
Verb
  • The Giants are entrusting Bryce Eldridge, their 21-year-old rookie, with the job of protecting Devers in the lineup.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Now Norvell enters 2026 firmly on the hot seat, entrusting his future to another transfer quarterback.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrusting
Verb
  • The route next year was unveiled on Thursday, with the Tour starting from Scotland capital Edinburgh on a rare Grand Depart on a Friday — July 2 — and then going to England and Wales before transferring to France until July 25.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Meanwhile, al-Ali held several meetings with Saudi officers at the Defense Ministry in Riyadh to discuss the costs of transferring around 10,000 fighters, financial arrangements, additional benefits and their intended military tasks.
    — Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • Musk responded to Anthropic's announcement by recommending that companies give shares directly to the public.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of swapping in cheaper versions on the low, a lot of shoppers are openly recommending their finds and lining them up next to the originals.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of recommending
Verb
  • Not just assigning routine work but actually delegating critical tasks.
    — Volen Vulkov, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Mechanisms for delegating decision-making will be even more essential than in the past, as the danger of disconnection increases.
    — Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of delegating

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