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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After a few days of running in Burrito League, even a seemingly normal person can become transformed into an obsessive and committed ultrarunner, Coury said.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
The flagship funds generally raise more than $1 billion in committed investment capital apiece, and are expected to include each of BlackRock’s private asset classes, including infrastructure, private debt, private equity, and real estate.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Milan Games will mark his sixth Olympics stint, so Tirico’s not exactly heading out into uncharted waters, but next Sunday’s assignment cements the 59-year-old’s status as a committed—portmanteau incoming—workaholic.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Set in the late 90’s, the comedy follows the trials and travails of Chester (Dan Beirne), a cartoonist and Sonny (Emily Lê), a TV host, who are in a long-term, committed, romantic relationship until Sonny introduces the idea of opening up the couple.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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Frederick Dreier, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
The flagship funds generally raise more than $1 billion in committed investment capital apiece, and are expected to include each of BlackRock’s private asset classes, including infrastructure, private debt, private equity, and real estate.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
The Milan Games will mark his sixth Olympics stint, so Tirico’s not exactly heading out into uncharted waters, but next Sunday’s assignment cements the 59-year-old’s status as a committed—portmanteau incoming—workaholic.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Set in the late 90’s, the comedy follows the trials and travails of Chester (Dan Beirne), a cartoonist and Sonny (Emily Lê), a TV host, who are in a long-term, committed, romantic relationship until Sonny introduces the idea of opening up the couple.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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