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
There’s real co-operation with the IPL now, which there wasn’t in the past, and there’s real co-operation on the volume of bilateral international cricket and the commitment to women’s cricket.
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Paul Newman, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Players typically come and go depending on their summer schedules and commitments.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
In other words, educate yourself about how things work before making any real commitment to it.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Following the first post-Memorial Day weekend for official visits, commitments flew in.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
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Paul Newman, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Players typically come and go depending on their summer schedules and commitments.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
In other words, educate yourself about how things work before making any real commitment to it.
—Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Following the first post-Memorial Day weekend for official visits, commitments flew in.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 6 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for commitment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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His dedication to public service and his ability to bring a smile to others remain lasting parts of his legacy.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2025
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Years of dedication, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of creative growth are paying off for actor Ramón Rodríguez, whose hard work over the past two decades has paved the way for a breakthrough moment in his Hollywood journey.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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During a Monday appearance on Fox News, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration had taken steps to inform senior Democratic leaders about the strikes in advance, despite having no obligation to do so.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
24 June 2025
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Iran likely would not have been able to breach its nonproliferation obligations — as reported by the U.N. International Atomic Energy Agency — had Trump not trashed the pact that President Obama and other world powers, including Russia, made with Iran to limit its nuclear program.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 June 2025
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There’s a smarter, more future-facing loyalty model: one that integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) signals directly into how customers are scored, segmented, and rewarded.—
Gabriele Buffo,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Moreover, a unified brand identity not only enables greater recognition but also helps build trust, gain loyalty, and, as a result, increase conversions.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Hackers aligned with Iran have claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on President Trump’s Truth Social platform, according to the cyber nonprofit Center for Internet Security (CIS).—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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While no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, Syrian Interior Ministry spokesman Noureddine Al-Baba suggested ISIS as a likely culprit following a preliminary investigation.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Police shot and killed Mateen, who had pledged allegiance to an Islamic State militant group.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Gray takes a rather more conventional approach here to the genre tropes in Lee Zachariah’s sturdy screenplay, but provides more than enough rapid-fire shootouts, impressive stunt choreography, shifting allegiances and moderately clever plot twists to keep things interesting.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Following the shooting, he was overwhelmed by funeral arrangements, communications with the police, the duty of informing friends and family, legal paperwork, and more.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 June 2025
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Gunn explained that Chesterton and Porter Police each have one dispatcher on duty answering calls for their respective departments.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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To be fair, fellow-Sikhs also infer devotion and discipline, although these are neither the only readings nor the most common.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Opponents have countered that this ignores fundamental aspects of our constitutional framework: the framers’ devotion to checks and balances, their aversion toward monarchical, kinglike rule, and their determination to put policymaking in the hands of Congress.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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Breslow addressed three areas of need in starting pitching, bullpen help and another bat for the lineup.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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So does the rage that accompanies it, and the need to not just forget the past but the temptation to erase yourself from the present.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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