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as in instructed
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority the general commanded his troops with Caesar-like imperiousness
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as in requested
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the governor has commanded that all state flags be flown at half-mast
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as in demanded
to ask for (something) earnestly or with authority an act of courage that commands the admiration of all who witnessed it
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as in ruled
to exercise authority or power over a cabinet secretary who commands the largest department in the federal government
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as in owned
to keep, control, or experience as one's own local government does not command the resources that are needed to respond to such a huge disaster
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as in dominated
to look down on for centuries an imposing castle has commanded that stretch of the river
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as in led
to serve as leader of the head of the agency commands an army of workers trained to respond to the immediate needs of disaster victims
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as in asked
to set or receive as a price commands a high fee for his decorating services
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Recent Examples of commanded
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026 In the event of a commanded e-stop or if an internal safety engages, the robot will cut power completely and collapse in a not very graceful heap. —IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2017
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Dwight Eisenhower commanded our troops in World War II. —Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 She was commanded multiple times to drop the knife, but refused and cut the toddler's face. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Isaacman, a billionaire and two-time astronaut who paid for and commanded his own SpaceX missions, was officially named administrator late in 2025 following a lengthy process in which his nomination was put forward, withdrawn and then put forward again. —Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Sombr commanded both the stage and the crowd with the confidence of an artist hungry for more. —Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026 Gholamreza Soleimani Gholamreza Soleimani commanded the IRGC’s Basij unit, which suppressed recent anti-government protests across Iran. —Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026 Leger-Walker no longer had to self-create jumpers and could shoot 3-pointers off the catch thanks to the extra defensive attention Betts commanded in the paint. —Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026 Dexter commanded the room with a mix of effortless technique and goofball charm. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
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Mane always looked the more threatening as Senegal commanded possession. —Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026 In the event of a commanded e-stop or if an internal safety engages, the robot will cut power completely and collapse in a not very graceful heap. —IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2017
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Lovell, a longtime resident of Chicago's northern suburbs, commanded the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. —Adam Harrington, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 Dwight Eisenhower commanded our troops in World War II. —Jim Nowlan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 She was commanded multiple times to drop the knife, but refused and cut the toddler's face. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Isaacman, a billionaire and two-time astronaut who paid for and commanded his own SpaceX missions, was officially named administrator late in 2025 following a lengthy process in which his nomination was put forward, withdrawn and then put forward again. —Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Sombr commanded both the stage and the crowd with the confidence of an artist hungry for more. —Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026 Gholamreza Soleimani Gholamreza Soleimani commanded the IRGC’s Basij unit, which suppressed recent anti-government protests across Iran. —Keely Bastow, The Washington Examiner, 8 Apr. 2026 Leger-Walker no longer had to self-create jumpers and could shoot 3-pointers off the catch thanks to the extra defensive attention Betts commanded in the paint. —Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026 Dexter commanded the room with a mix of effortless technique and goofball charm. —Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commanded
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Any merchandise that was pre-ordered will be honored and delivered, but merchandise will no longer be available at the game, the team said.— Irene Wright, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
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All pre-ordered merchandise will be delivered, however.— Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
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According to the indictment, Jones was paid $2,500 for a game in the Hamptons where he was instructed to cheat by paying close attention to others involved in the scheme.— Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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In a March 2025 executive order, the White House instructed the DOJ to apply the antitrust laws in the live-entertainment industry.— Gail Slater, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2026
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On Friday, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge denied a summary judgment motion requested by the film producers Rust Movie Productions LLC, as well as actor/producer Baldwin and his firm El Dorado Pictures to dismiss the case.— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2026
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The Alameda County Public Defender's Office said that Cedric Irving had already been evaluated by four separate doctors, and the District Attorney requested that Irving be evaluated by a fourth doctor, who apparently concurred.— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Last week, Mikie Sherrill, the governor of New Jersey, demanded that the soccer ruling body contribute to the cost of transporting fans to MetLife Stadium, where eight games will be played, including the final on July 19th.— John Cassidy, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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The competition demanded 20 elite players and 60 support staff to work 14-16 hour days for weeks, with biometric data tracking and sleep schedules designed to maximize gaming performance.— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Which is where the 2022 Heat first-round pick was for the entirety of the loss to the Hornets, even with the Heat losing starting center Bam Adebayo in the opening ticks of the second quarter to the back injury inflicted by what later was ruled a flagrant foul on Hornets guard LaMelo Ball.— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
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In 1934, World Cup took place in Italy, then ruled by fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026
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Alokozay's extended family owned three properties in the area.— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Richard Anderson, petitioner of the annexation request, said the property, owned by Hobart Property Holdings LLC, will be earmarked for industrial use.— Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Crosby's dominance over Flyers Sidney Crosby has dominated the Flyers, regardless of season.— Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
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In the crowded field of candidates committed to or flirting with a run for mayor of Chicago, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias again dominated fundraising to start the year.— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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Theresa Ochoa needed just one save to record the shutout, getting plenty of help from a defense led by Maya Pantoja, Salma Habaibeh and Grace Stachowicz.— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Hartigan succeeds Jane Carpenter-Rock, who has led SAAM on an interim basis since September 2024, when Stephanie Stebich was removed as director and reassigned to an advisory role at the Smithsonian Institution.— Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Commanded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/commanded. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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