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as in mandates
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 executions
the doing of an action
a single burglar was responsible for the commission of all the break-ins
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as in committees
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 appointments
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 enables
to give official or legal power to
was commissioned lieutenant
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as in appoints
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 commissions
Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
In the same way that influencers earn commissions by curating shopping lists on platforms like LikeToKnowIt (LTK)—where every click-through or purchase generates revenue—Patel curates a network of luxury hotels, venues, and vendors.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
If your agreement says commissions or bonuses are payable after separation, the employer must follow that schedule.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Since 2004, the couple have run one of France’s leading contemporary-art production companies, specializing in large-scale exhibitions and public commissions for Paris’s Grand Palais and the French Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, among others.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Opening exhibitions include work by Tom Lloyd, an archival presentation of the museum’s history, selections from the permanent collection and new site-specific commissions.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Newsweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on products purchased through our links to retailer sites.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Establishes policy supporting nonpartisan redistricting commissions nationwide.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The Lake Forest Caucus has been in existence since 1935, whose main role is to vet and endorse residents seeking to serve on various city boards and commissions.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
State policymakers also have an important role to play because state public utility commissions set many of the policies that govern utilities.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
In the same way that influencers earn commissions by curating shopping lists on platforms like LikeToKnowIt (LTK)—where every click-through or purchase generates revenue—Patel curates a network of luxury hotels, venues, and vendors.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
If your agreement says commissions or bonuses are payable after separation, the employer must follow that schedule.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Since 2004, the couple have run one of France’s leading contemporary-art production companies, specializing in large-scale exhibitions and public commissions for Paris’s Grand Palais and the French Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, among others.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Opening exhibitions include work by Tom Lloyd, an archival presentation of the museum’s history, selections from the permanent collection and new site-specific commissions.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Newsweek participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on products purchased through our links to retailer sites.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Establishes policy supporting nonpartisan redistricting commissions nationwide.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
The Lake Forest Caucus has been in existence since 1935, whose main role is to vet and endorse residents seeking to serve on various city boards and commissions.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Things only get complicated for Phil when a mother (Shino Shinozaki) commissions him to play the dad that her adorable 11-year-old daughter has never met.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commissions
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Jenkins voted to continue mask mandates in Brevard County schools, even after the DeSantis administration directed districts to lift them, a stance that brought protests outside her home, threats against her family, and national media scrutiny.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The proportion of women working or looking for work jumped to a record high after the pandemic but has since eased, in part as return-to-office mandates have reduced workplace flexibility.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maintain Proven Campaigns For Continued Success Successful campaigns are built on strong insights and great executions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Garraty is forced to watch several of his comrades' executions while fighting for his own life with a gun to his head.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Washington Examiner’s analysis of campaign finance records included donations to Campaign for Democracy, Newsom’s gubernatorial committees, and the committees that opposed recall efforts targeting the governor.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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These aren’t sterile operations run by committees.—
Joel Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, the State Public Defender office is struggling to attract law school graduates who are discouraged by low pay and the demanding nature of public defender appointments while still paying off student loans.—
MARGARET SHREINER,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Expanding telemedicine appointments, which increased by 77 percent in 2025.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gendron's attorneys also said that the district largely delegates the process of jury sourcing to an outside vendor that failed to properly document its procedures.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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When a leader delegates a high-priority project and gives their team room to shine, employees often exceed expectations.—
Hannah Martinez,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Cadence is an electronic design software company that enables device and system simulation and has been doing this for decades.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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That is, the group enables Hamas to be both arsonist and firefighter, enhancing its control and reach into the lives of average, everyday Palestinians in Gaza.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, critics say that the legislation, which tasks defining such foods to a state agency, could ban foods that Californians commonly consume and result in a flood of lawsuits, not unlike what happened after Gonzalez’s child abuse law was enacted.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
21 Aug. 2025
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Most counties in Kansas have elected county clerks, but the Secretary of State appoints the election commissioner in Kansas’ four largest counties — including Wyandotte and Johnson.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Matthieu Blazy for Chanel After a three-year stint as creative director of Bottega Veneta, Blazy was chosen the new artistic director of fashion activities at Chanel—a role which appoints him responsibility for all haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessory collections under the brand.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Commissions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commissions. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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