committed
adjective
com·mit·ted
kə-ˈmi-təd 
1
: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)
committed patients
2
: having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause)
committed partners
a committed parent/teacher
strongly committed to the fight for equal rights
also
: characterized by such a pledge or commitment
two people in a committed relationship
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This is a sadist who is surprisingly committed to consent.
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Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The 2026 list showcases properties deeply committed to delivering consistent and reliable world-class experiences.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
West questioned whether other cities are truly committed to building the strongest possible system for Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
But to be sure, my father and I were both committed to our careers.
—John Wrory Ficklin, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
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Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 13 Feb. 2026
The 2026 list showcases properties deeply committed to delivering consistent and reliable world-class experiences.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
West questioned whether other cities are truly committed to building the strongest possible system for Dallas.
—Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
But to be sure, my father and I were both committed to our careers.
—John Wrory Ficklin, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for committed
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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