as in obligations
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 commitments
At both Barca and Villarreal, sources close to the players said that the extra travel and other commitments involved (without any benefits for those actually playing the game) was a factor behind their opposition.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
With 70 percent of its workforce being women and operations spread across multiple geographies, the new commitments prioritize addressing women’s disproportionate care responsibilities by providing support for childcare and eldercare, while emphasizing climate adaptation in vulnerable communities.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Trump hosted Jinping at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, in April 2017 but came away without any commitments on economic issues or dealing with North Korea.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The announcement includes names previously reported to be joining the promotion after wrapping up commitments elsewhere.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The key is to keep communication clear and avoid rushing commitments.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The brand began as a small footwear shop in the suburbs and has grown into a global brand that has made commitments to remain socially and environmentally responsible through the creation of its products.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Now is the time to make bold commitments to protect our planet and care for people.
—Tarciana Medeiros, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Over the past week, coach Eli Drinkwitz’s Missouri Tigers football program has landed commitments from a slew of recruits who were previously committed to other schools.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
With 70 percent of its workforce being women and operations spread across multiple geographies, the new commitments prioritize addressing women’s disproportionate care responsibilities by providing support for childcare and eldercare, while emphasizing climate adaptation in vulnerable communities.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
Trump hosted Jinping at his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, in April 2017 but came away without any commitments on economic issues or dealing with North Korea.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The announcement includes names previously reported to be joining the promotion after wrapping up commitments elsewhere.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The key is to keep communication clear and avoid rushing commitments.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
The brand began as a small footwear shop in the suburbs and has grown into a global brand that has made commitments to remain socially and environmentally responsible through the creation of its products.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
Now is the time to make bold commitments to protect our planet and care for people.
—Tarciana Medeiros, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Over the past week, coach Eli Drinkwitz’s Missouri Tigers football program has landed commitments from a slew of recruits who were previously committed to other schools.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
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It’s recently made more than $1 trillion worth of financial obligations in spending for AI infrastructure, including data center projects with Oracle and SoftBank and semiconductor supply deals with chipmakers Nvidia, AMD and Broadcom.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the tenant’s passing, the lease and all its terms and obligations transfer to their estate, which is legally responsible for paying rent until the contract is terminated.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Merit filed for Chapter 11 in July, amid financial problems and alleging that TBN had reneged on more than $100 million of financial responsibilities.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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The mogul has been slowly stepping aside from the business, exiting his role as director emeritus at Charter last year, and moving to a new role as chairman emeritus at WBD earlier this year, effectively giving up board responsibilities.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, there have been some quiet moves by automakers to recoup some of the costs of the duties, such as charging for equipment that had once been included in the price, or ending production on less profitable models.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Queen Elizabeth II, later moved to the residence after retiring from royal duties.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, 84% of executives believe AI will significantly enhance their ability to respond rapidly to market trends, disruptions, and evolving customer needs.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Their hybrid advisory model takes the best of tradition and marries it to innovation, ensuring that strategies grow alongside families’ needs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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