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
Mayor Ron Bernal said Korin has shown a commitment to maintaining the shopping center by repainting the building and installing new signage.
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
What distinguishes these conversations is a commitment to being deliberate.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
But experts have questioned the legitimacy of such commitments, given that hyperscalers have struggled to turn profits.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Will that commitment pay off on Sunday?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
What distinguishes these conversations is a commitment to being deliberate.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
But experts have questioned the legitimacy of such commitments, given that hyperscalers have struggled to turn profits.
—Matthew Chin, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Will that commitment pay off on Sunday?
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
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With a team of 17, Momosé said receiving the award is a testament to her staff’s dedication to connecting with guests and going above and beyond, a commitment rooted in the Japanese concept of omotenashi.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Elliot approaches his craft with discipline and dedication, consistently pushing himself to explore new techniques, mediums, and ideas.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Other obligations, like unpaid child support, may also result in account restrictions or seizures through court or administrative orders.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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However, Canada’s Online Streaming Act disadvantages American companies and undermines competitiveness by requiring streaming companies to subsidize and promote Canadian content over their own productions through discriminatory obligations that Canadian broadcasters do not face.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bilas also called out hypocrisy among talking heads and fans about loyalty being far gone as the transfer portal has become more popular than ever.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Overall, the property demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical labor standards, and cultural preservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some of my responsibilities include collecting medical histories, making financial estimates for procedures, organizing records, cleaning kennels, prepping surgery rooms, doing post-op recovery, and some basic patient care.—
Michelle Le,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Among the latter’s clique is secretly nerdy blonde Lizzie (Lulu Wilson), who used to hang out with Jack and Montgomery, before proving pretty and canny enough to switch allegiances.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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His absence has done little to dampen the fervor of those faithful to the regime, thousands of whom have taken to the streets to pledge their allegiance.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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The American always had the engine and work rate to flit between defensive and attacking duties in a central midfield berth.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Minnetonka Fire Department classified Johnson's death as a line-of-duty death.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Well, nothing but 50+ years of a family’s devotion to the cuisine of Italy.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Hoover’s books inspire obsession, rage, devotion, the kind of energy that makes people purchase limited edition copies or declare themselves her biggest haters.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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But not all airlines hedge, and those that do are usually only protected for a portion of their fuel needs, meaning prolonged price surges may cause more carriers to raise fares.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ledezma, a senior research analyst at the CSU Chancellor’s Office and doctoral candidate at UC Irvine, spoke during her interview about the need to remove barriers for students in the region.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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