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
As Mars and Jupiter clash, quick commitments can create problems later.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Fujimori sought to reassure voters by emphasizing democratic commitments and acknowledging abuses committed under her father’s government, though without fully repudiating his legacy.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Leaders need human-in-the-loop checkpoints on the highest-leverage decisions—high-value quotes, customs classifications, contractual commitments—alongside mandatory audit logs and version control across all agent actions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
O’Neill, who also has Pavlovian as a starter, named Cristian Torres to ride Robusta because Emisael Jaramillo had commitments at Santa Anita.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
This means that the commitments should help with supply and, by extension, sales.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Miami’s Class of 2027 currently has nine commitments.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Keep your message clear, your commitments realistic, and your follow-through tight so momentum actually builds.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Chris Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, told me that Catholic thought has informed some of his company’s ethical commitments.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Fujimori sought to reassure voters by emphasizing democratic commitments and acknowledging abuses committed under her father’s government, though without fully repudiating his legacy.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 May 2026
Leaders need human-in-the-loop checkpoints on the highest-leverage decisions—high-value quotes, customs classifications, contractual commitments—alongside mandatory audit logs and version control across all agent actions.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 2 May 2026
O’Neill, who also has Pavlovian as a starter, named Cristian Torres to ride Robusta because Emisael Jaramillo had commitments at Santa Anita.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
This means that the commitments should help with supply and, by extension, sales.
—Zev Fima,alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Miami’s Class of 2027 currently has nine commitments.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Keep your message clear, your commitments realistic, and your follow-through tight so momentum actually builds.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Chris Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, told me that Catholic thought has informed some of his company’s ethical commitments.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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Connecticut failed to save properly for pensions for seven decades prior to 2011, racking up tens of billions in unfunded obligations.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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The initiative represents a pivotal shift in how the kingdom approaches its cultural heritage and environmental obligations.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Sherwood struggled in that role last year and should do better with fewer responsibilities.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its failure, especially the Republican majority in the House and Senate, to honor constitutional obligations as well as legislative and oversight responsibilities is disheartening.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The paramilitary guard will take over security duties currently performed by conventional military forces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mickey Mouse was hugely popular in Germany (including personally with Hitler), but Germany imposed hefty duties on the import of foreign films after the Nazis came to power, bringing Mickey Mouse’s broad viewership to a halt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Something at home needs adjusting before everything else works smoothly today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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