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
On Sunday, the White House released a fact sheet detailing how China would purchase at least $17 billion of agricultural products, on top of soybean purchase commitments made in October 2025.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
But Xi did not make any commitments publicly.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Smart and courageous action to cut DOC’s remaining vacancies can free up nearly $100 million more next year to deliver on the mayor’s community safety commitments that inspired hope in so many people.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The program reflects bilateral cultural commitments outlined in the Borobudur Declaration between Indonesia and France.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Chinese purchase commitments tend to be inversely correlated with how loudly they are announced.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The Chinese delegation did not confirm the commitments to buy more planes or soybeans.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Miami’s 2027 recruiting class now has 11 commitments, eight of whom are blue-chip prospects.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
The growing gap between political commitments and real military capability is now fueling calls for structural changes inside the alliance as NATO confronts mounting threats from Russia and instability in the Middle East.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
But Xi did not make any commitments publicly.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Smart and courageous action to cut DOC’s remaining vacancies can free up nearly $100 million more next year to deliver on the mayor’s community safety commitments that inspired hope in so many people.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The program reflects bilateral cultural commitments outlined in the Borobudur Declaration between Indonesia and France.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Chinese purchase commitments tend to be inversely correlated with how loudly they are announced.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The Chinese delegation did not confirm the commitments to buy more planes or soybeans.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Miami’s 2027 recruiting class now has 11 commitments, eight of whom are blue-chip prospects.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
The growing gap between political commitments and real military capability is now fueling calls for structural changes inside the alliance as NATO confronts mounting threats from Russia and instability in the Middle East.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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Guests with work obligations, caregiving responsibilities or health considerations may not be able to fully disconnect, and most properties offer at least limited emergency communication options.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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The Beatles only made three more films, largely to satisfy contractual obligations.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Greater pessimism Young people, with fewer physical limitations and family responsibilities — along with an ability to adapt more quickly than older counterparts — normally are more optimistic about their ability to land work.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Young people, with fewer physical limitations and family responsibilities — along with an ability to adapt more quickly than older counterparts — normally are more optimistic about their ability to land work.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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However, that run would prove brief, with Staubach claiming starting duties for good upon his return.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Quince actually breaks down the price for each item on its site, revealing the cost for materials, packaging, freight and handling, duties, taxes and other fees.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Mental-health support is often discussed in broad terms, but meaningful progress happens when care is local, comprehensive and responsive to the unique needs of individuals and families.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Arrests and citations do nothing to address these needs.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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