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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2
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
The Transportation Department can hold airlines accountable for these commitments and maintains a website that lets travelers see what each airline promises if a major disruption is their fault.
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Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
His mother, a veteran math teacher of nearly four decades, modeled what commitment to students looks like.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
But Chinese energy lending to Africa has stayed flat for years now, according to Boston University’s database, with just one loan commitment to the sector in 2024.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The paper’s commitment to the environment was recognized again with another Pulitzer Prize in 2005.
—Seán McMahon, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
His mother, a veteran math teacher of nearly four decades, modeled what commitment to students looks like.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
But Chinese energy lending to Africa has stayed flat for years now, according to Boston University’s database, with just one loan commitment to the sector in 2024.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The paper’s commitment to the environment was recognized again with another Pulitzer Prize in 2005.
—Seán McMahon, Sacbee.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
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Fortunately, Rushdie’s beloved wife, fellow writer and multidisciplinary artist Rachel Eliza Griffiths, was on hand with a fierce dedication and a new camera.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Harp said Keane’s dedication to her role was unmatched.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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Those include obligations to stay in Switzerland, deposit his identity documents with prosecutors and report to police every day.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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The loan was structured to finance these renovations retroactively, so the owners could reduce their senior loan obligations, another benefit of the C-PACE product.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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Kim Jee-woon’s A Bittersweet Life (2005) drew on the cool aesthetics of Jean-Pierre Melville’s gangster films while examining specifically Korean concepts of loyalty and social hierarchy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just like the zodiac, every Bridgerton character embodies a distinct persona, from bold passion and quiet devotion to intellectual chemistry and soul-level loyalty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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The sweeps, in addition to crowd-management responsibilities, are typically dealt with by local police, who often have more experience and training in de-escalating large demonstrations and tamping down civil unrest.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Glenn initially planned to keep Engstrand on staff while reducing his responsibilities, including stripping him of play-calling duties.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In their proposals, city leaders ask DART to refund sales tax, change services, reform the agency’s governance model — a move Dallas leaders are considering — and increase transparency in exchange for calling elections off or recommending allegiance to DART.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Different ideas were discussed, including sending everyone in Greenland a check as a way to buy their allegiance.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Local police chiefs have criticized the tactics employed by federal agents and accused agents of racially profiling off-duty police officers.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Jan. 2026
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Emerging new informal duty might be for therapists to inform their clients about the ups and downs of using AI for mental health guidance, see my analysis at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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That zeal, her daughter explains, also defined the way Ladd led her life away from the cameras — and fueled her devotion to Beyond the Scars.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Their sense of duty and devotion to the Crown never faltered, although Philip found his role frustrating, especially in the early years.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The broader context underscores the need for new approaches.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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This dual approach — consumer tool plus enterprise solution — reflects a broader strategy to meet the distinct needs of patients and healthcare systems in a regulated environment.—
Sahar Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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