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
Valkyries still waiting on potential starters Notably not at Sunday’s practice were Williams, Jocytė, Kaila Charles, Iliana Rupert and Cecilia Zandalasini, who are still fulfilling international commitments.
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Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
But long-term commitments to nuclear power made now will likely lock it in to countries' future energy mixes, said Joshua Kurlantzick of the Council on Foreign Relations.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Known to be a great recruiter during his time working for Hurley, Murray and his new staff made a splash on Thursday with four transfer portal commitments in one day.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
With India facing an acute energy supply crunch, Washington is now pressing for those intentions to turn into near-term commitments.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Around the world, most coal plants were already running at or near full capacity, meaning commitments to ramp up production will lead to relatively small increases in aggregate.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The city and the Royals also might need to determine some legally binding commitments to seal the deal.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The Ranch at Laguna Beach In Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards, readers named The Ranch at Laguna Beach one of the top hotels in California thanks to its gorgeous scenery, top-tier restaurants, and environmentally friendly commitments.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Expect the Horned Frogs to continue to be active with more transfer commitments in the coming days.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2026
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
But long-term commitments to nuclear power made now will likely lock it in to countries' future energy mixes, said Joshua Kurlantzick of the Council on Foreign Relations.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Known to be a great recruiter during his time working for Hurley, Murray and his new staff made a splash on Thursday with four transfer portal commitments in one day.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
With India facing an acute energy supply crunch, Washington is now pressing for those intentions to turn into near-term commitments.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Around the world, most coal plants were already running at or near full capacity, meaning commitments to ramp up production will lead to relatively small increases in aggregate.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
The city and the Royals also might need to determine some legally binding commitments to seal the deal.
—Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The Ranch at Laguna Beach In Travel + Leisure's 2025 World's Best Awards, readers named The Ranch at Laguna Beach one of the top hotels in California thanks to its gorgeous scenery, top-tier restaurants, and environmentally friendly commitments.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Expect the Horned Frogs to continue to be active with more transfer commitments in the coming days.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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Whether your spring or upcoming summer schedule is packed with events and obligations, this dress makes picking an outfit effortless.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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The amendments also provide for members to have equal rights and obligations unless the governing documents state otherwise.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Leaning on a colleague or a partner at home to share responsibilities lessens stress on one person.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
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The three friends are back for their annual girls' weekend, minus husbands, responsibilities, or the stress of parking.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Aviators — who lost to the Renegades, 28-23, on Sunday — announced after Ginn's arrest that offensive coordinator Todd Haley would handle head coaching duties for the team, per Yahoo Sports.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Minesweeping duties were turned over to three littoral combat ships equipped with the mine-countermeasures package, but the location of those ships has not been disclosed.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal transitions impact plant care needs, making proper adjustments key to keeping them healthy.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Republican supermajority is reluctant to stop an unlimited cash flow to an ever-expanding school voucher program that bleeds billions from public schools, despite ample proof of sloppy bookkeeping and zero proof that voucher students’ needs are adequately met.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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