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
December 22 – January 19 Your comfort zone may not be able to contain your latest commitments.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The focus should be on ensuring contractual commitments regarding fan access and entry are fulfilled rather than abandoning participation.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Eco effort The biggest sustainability push here is in the ranch’s care and commitment to the thousands of acres of desert that surround the property.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Chesney has done so, earning the commitment of more than 40 transfers in less than a month.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commitment
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
The focus should be on ensuring contractual commitments regarding fan access and entry are fulfilled rather than abandoning participation.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Eco effort The biggest sustainability push here is in the ranch’s care and commitment to the thousands of acres of desert that surround the property.
—Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Chesney has done so, earning the commitment of more than 40 transfers in less than a month.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commitment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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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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If the surety determines the principal will unlikely be able to meet their obligation under the bond, that is when things like collateral or additional guarantees are brought into play.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
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The statement questioned the 12% threshold and the function of an investment obligation.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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An ordinary bettor may be guided by team loyalty, intuition, or emotion—Walters was governed by dispassionate information.—
Dan Piepenbring,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Confederate sympathizers carved up the old design, claiming the red-and-white Crossland pattern to signal rebellion loyalty.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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If not, now's your chance to grab a calendar and pencil in some time to reconnect as a couple, plan a girls or guys trip, or just escape for a bit from the daily grind of child-rearing and work responsibilities.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sachs has said shovels shouldn’t go into the ground until proper infrastructure is in place, which has generated a debate about whether developers have the responsibility to consider sufficient infrastructure before building.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Business big and small have closed their doors Friday and even production on Grey’s Anatomy has closed down in allegiance.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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After a relatively quiet beginning to the year sitting alone in her tower, just honing her powers — and yes, dancing the night away at the Grammys and making her second Super Bowl appearance — Taylor Swift called upon us to pledge allegiance to her hands, her team and her vibes in 2025.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
29 Jan. 2026
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First Amendment experts question whether such dismissals violate free speech protections for public employees’ off-duty commentary.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The dead included Hussein Hassan Hussein al-Semieri, a paramedic who was on duty at the time, said the hospital.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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But after Barnes shared footage of the birds cuddling in a nest box, chasing off rivals, and committing to each other with unmistakable devotion, the internet quickly embraced the unlikely couple as feathery rom-com leads.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Teddy, meanwhile, has gone all in on his devotion to Jonathan, while still playing the dutiful son for Roper.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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The vehicles can also be built to be recoverable in support of ever-changing mission needs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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And, though able to navigate a great deal of the daily routine, Anna has gaps that will widen as her parents’ needs become more demanding.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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