big commitment
noun
: something that requires a person to do a lot
Getting a dog is a big commitment.
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On the recruiting front, the Tar Heels scored a big commitment Friday when four-star linebacker Duyon Forkpa Jr. committed to Belichick and UNC over Miami, Michigan and Florida.
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
Cindy Holland and her team have officially announced themselves to the TV marketplace by scooping up a big package with a big commitment in a big bidding war.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Picking an exterior paint color is a big commitment, and often, white feels like the safest bet.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Months later, the Twins made another big commitment, handing out a four-year contract extension to ace Pablo López worth $73.5 million.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
The maintenance and upkeep of bangs isn’t for the faint of heart and can lead to a big commitment, which the singer pointed out in her caption.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 June 2025
Buying a home is a big commitment and tends to cause some stress along the way.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
Buying the best treadmill for your home gym is a big commitment.
—Kristin Canning, Wired News, 8 June 2025
This was a big commitment to a player who played tight end — Kmet’s position.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Grace Raynor, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
Cindy Holland and her team have officially announced themselves to the TV marketplace by scooping up a big package with a big commitment in a big bidding war.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
Picking an exterior paint color is a big commitment, and often, white feels like the safest bet.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
Months later, the Twins made another big commitment, handing out a four-year contract extension to ace Pablo López worth $73.5 million.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
The maintenance and upkeep of bangs isn’t for the faint of heart and can lead to a big commitment, which the singer pointed out in her caption.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 23 June 2025
Buying a home is a big commitment and tends to cause some stress along the way.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
Buying the best treadmill for your home gym is a big commitment.
—Kristin Canning, Wired News, 8 June 2025
This was a big commitment to a player who played tight end — Kmet’s position.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
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“Big commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20commitment. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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