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
O’Neill, who also has Pavlovian as a starter, named Cristian Torres to ride Robusta because Emisael Jaramillo had commitments at Santa Anita.
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Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
His efforts supported the opening of Coors Field in Lower Downtown and secured the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche to a 25-year commitment at a new arena.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Richland four-star running back Jayshon Gibson announced his commitment Saturday, according to his social media.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
The department says Faulkner's actions represent the courage, selflessness, and commitment shown every day by firefighters across the city.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
His efforts supported the opening of Coors Field in Lower Downtown and secured the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche to a 25-year commitment at a new arena.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Richland four-star running back Jayshon Gibson announced his commitment Saturday, according to his social media.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
The department says Faulkner's actions represent the courage, selflessness, and commitment shown every day by firefighters across the city.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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Vogue's hosts asked her on the carpet, later commending her dedication to fashion, art and costume.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Korean War fighter pilot and Medal of Honor recipient Royce Williams was honored May 1 at the Mount Soledad National Veterans Memorial in La Jolla with a formal ceremony and plaque dedication.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun and may test timing or obligations, but do not let that dim momentum.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The passport denial program has existed for decades and is used by federal and state officials as a tool to enforce past-due child support obligations.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The blockchain can include both upstream, meaning production and sourcing info, and downstream, meaning loyalty programs or insurance tied to an object, as well as repair and resale.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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With 59% of younger viewers subscribing and unsubscribing from streamers to chase specific titles, what should streaming platforms do to adapt to this shift and foster long-term loyalty?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Clarity matters most today when money or responsibilities come up.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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While announcing Jacobson’s hiring, Stagwell said her responsibilities will include expanding ReachTV’s footprint and deepening its content partnerships.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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My real allegiance, if burritos can inspire allegiance, is to the northern-Mexican style, made with a modest amount of filling and rolled into a consequentially narrower cylinder.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Naturalized citizens study American history, pass a civics test, swear allegiance to the United States, and accept the duties of membership in the political community.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Congress has a constitutional duty here.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Schroer’s posts were intended to retaliate against Noem and Bondi over the performance of their official duties while serving in office.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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For Wood, her dedication to preserving her showgirl house feels like a natural extension of Vegas’s longstanding devotion to visual spectacle.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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His devotion to older movies earned Turner a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Not peckish, not in need of a little boost—hungry, immediately and completely, hunger as urgent as any alarm clock.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs adjusting before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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