be in command

VERB

occupy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cover establish fill hold inhabit involve keep maintain own populate remain sit stay

STRONG

dwell ensconce people permeate pervade possess tenant utilize

WEAK

be established be in residence live in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon depart desert forget ignore leave move

WEAK

not use

Example Sentences

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Reid Wiseman, a 50-year-old former naval aviator and test pilot who also formerly served as a deputy chief of NASA's astronaut office, will be in command.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Joachim Andersen appeared to be in command in defence for Palace and was unlucky not to have scored with a header in the second half.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023

The Midshipmen went into halftime with a 21-10 lead and looked to be in command.

From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2020

For two rounds, Woods seemed to be in command.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2012

This is what he liked—to be in command and everything going smoothly, the students responding to their names smartly, accepting the chocolates, showing school spirit.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

be in command

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