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
No, the Heat would never go there, a flat-out, from-the-start commitment to lottery odds no matter the unseemliness of it all.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Literalizing themes of codependency and fear of commitment, Together cleverly sells its message while gleefully committing to the twistedness of it all.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
But this year, that commitment is being tested.
—Peter Blair, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026
My commitment is to listen, lead responsibly, and keep our teams engaged.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Literalizing themes of codependency and fear of commitment, Together cleverly sells its message while gleefully committing to the twistedness of it all.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
But this year, that commitment is being tested.
—Peter Blair, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026
My commitment is to listen, lead responsibly, and keep our teams engaged.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commitment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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Some have worked here for years, and their dedication shows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Honors such as North America Attorney of the Year and inclusion among the Top 100 Attorneys highlight his legal skill and unwavering dedication.—
Will Jones,
Sacbee.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Equal-time obligations apply to broadcast licensees using public spectrum.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now, the priority number one is to get this nuclear issue resolved in a proper deal that is clear, that- that exactly specifies obligations of each side.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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The emphasis this time around was on unity, loyalty and readiness, while keeping the most provocative systems off-camera.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Chad Grunander’s loyalty to his daughter will affect his work or interfere with Robinson’s rights.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The official added that the Pentagon has a responsibility to follow all US laws, regardless of Anthropic’s usage policy.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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That dynamic places responsibility squarely on us, the voting public.—
Les Rubin,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Samodelkina, who turns 19 on Wednesday, was born in Moscow and was fifth in the 2022 Russian Championships before switching her allegiance to her mother’s native Kazakhstan in May 2024.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Vienna public prosecutors said in a statement that the unnamed defendant had declared allegiance to the Islamic State group by sharing propaganda material and videos via various messaging services.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Carnahan, a Los Angeles police officer who was accused of skydiving and working out while also collecting disability benefits by exaggerating an on-duty work injury, was charged with two counts of felony insurance fraud, prosecutors said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, local governments have a duty to work with communities to insist that public school systems keep AI away from classrooms for younger students.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its name honors Elba, a former owner known for tending the garden with care and devotion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on dessert devotion and beachfront buzz.—
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FOXNews.com,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In desperate need of a bucket, Musselman put the ball in the hands of his star freshman.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Sharks, at the moment, do not have a pressing need to create an opening on the 23-man roster.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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