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as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
President Jefferson's commission to Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory
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as in execution
the doing of an action
a single burglar was responsible for the commission of all the break-ins
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as in committee
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
reported to a UN commission on the AIDS crisis
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as in appointment
the state or fact of being chosen for a position or duty
her commission as head of the investigation
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as in to enable
to give official or legal power to
was commissioned lieutenant
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as in to nominate
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
commissioned him to head the office of veterans affairs
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Recent Examples of commission
Olivia Cyrus
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
The price increase has since been approved by the commission, according to Johnson.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Ludovico Sforza commissioned the church, Santa Maria delle Grazie, as a final resting place for his family, along with Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, which was painted on a refectory wall.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Noun
During meetings, the commission often debates for longer than two hours.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 13, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
The price increase has since been approved by the commission, according to Johnson.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Verb
The survey, commissioned by Workday and conducted by Provoke Insights, included 1,250 U.S.-based legal and non-legal enterprise employees from organizations across North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Europe.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Ludovico Sforza commissioned the church, Santa Maria delle Grazie, as a final resting place for his family, along with Da Vinci’s The Last Supper, which was painted on a refectory wall.
—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commission
Noun
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Under its two congressional mandates, the central bank reduces rates to lower borrowing costs for Americans and bolster a sluggish economy.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Despite the state mandate, which drives up project costs and has derailed past solicitation efforts for other properties, the city is also looking to profit from any future transaction.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
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From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In a letter obtained by Newsweek, Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen thanked teachers on Montgomery Blair High School's immigration support committee.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Slotkin is set to join the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, both of which Peters also serves on, as well as the Senate Agriculture and Veterans' Affairs committees.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
3 July 2025
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Recent Results and Performances Ecuador changed coaches at the start of the year with the appointment of Eduardo Moscoso, who is vastly experienced in their youth setup but is now in his first senior international coaching role.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Her appointment was announced in September 2024 and her debut collection was shown in March 2025.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
Verb
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When Herve Renard was appointed, the FFF publicly announced the aim was to at least make the semi-finals of the World Cup and Olympics but this time there has been no such proclamation.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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The 12-member Guardian Council, half of whom are appointed by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, approved it the next day.—
Nabih Bulos
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Verb
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There’s a fine line between compatibility and codependency, having compassion for another person’s failings and enabling them.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Full subscription of the retail offer would raise an additional 1.2 million pounds, which will be used to drive the business and enable Baldo’s turnaround plan.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
Verb
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This question is especially helpful if your energy feels scattered or you’re tasked with nebulous goals or shifting targets.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Jimmy is tasked with writing the story that exposes Lex Luthor.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
12 July 2025
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At last month’s state Republican convention, Katie Frost chaired a nominating committee that recommended delegates reelect state Party Chairman Josh McKoon.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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Senators from both sides of the aisle raised the issue during a July 9 confirmation hearing for Neil Jacobs, who's been nominated as NOAA administrator.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Commission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commission. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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