1
as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
his frequent absences made others question his commitment to the political campaign
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as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
they made a commitment to pay the bill upon receipt of their order
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Recent Examples of commitment
Instead, the board unanimously passed a motion to seek clarification about the state’s funding commitment to the project and reconsider the issue at the board meeting scheduled for June 16.
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Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
Georgia added its second portal commitment of the cycle on Thursday in Maryland sophomore RHP Cristofer Cespedes.
—Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Production took place in between Kalyan’s political commitments following his appointment as Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 June 2026
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Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Economic incentives would be phased in as Tehran turns over nuclear material, dismantles nuclear facilities, and demonstrates a commitment to regional stability, the senior administration official said.
—Nik Popli, Time, 12 June 2026
Georgia added its second portal commitment of the cycle on Thursday in Maryland sophomore RHP Cristofer Cespedes.
—Hunter Delauder, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Production took place in between Kalyan’s political commitments following his appointment as Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
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Their dedication did not just solve a cold case.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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This is not even considering the dedication of vast expanses of farmland to solar farms.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Some reports describe a strategy devised by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council in which every American obligation is to be matched by an Iranian step, each taken only after Washington has verifiably met its own commitments.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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From there, aspiring digital nomads should research countries offering remote-work visas, understand tax obligations, develop a realistic travel budget and assemble a technology setup that supports uninterrupted productivity.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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In India, Shilangi Mukherji, director and head of SVOD Business at Prime Video India, said audience loyalty has been driven by a combination of local originals, licensed programming and long-term investment in intellectual property.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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That sense of loyalty became a feedback loop.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Of course, somewhere so exposed to nature has a responsibility to maintain the beauty of the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Most significantly, Lee wants voters to grant the mayor’s office a veto over Oakland City Council decisions and absorb many day-to-day responsibilities of running the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner Timothée Chalamet was raised in Manhattan, making his Knicks fandom feel less like a Hollywood attachment and more like a hometown allegiance.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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With Mateen pledging allegiance to the Islamic State, the FBI got involved.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro pulled double-duty Thursday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The butterflies’ devotion to this special longevity diet pays off.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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His devotion to the team has earned him such distinction that in 2024, the NBA announced he would be recognized alongside Billy Crystal, Alan Horwitz and Jack Nicholson as a SuperFan in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The fee adjustment captured the attention of many farmers about the underlying need for reform.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The European Commission added that the latest developments underline Europe’s need for technological sovereignty.—
Maggie Eastland,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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