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
Keep language simple, confirm times, and leave extra room between commitments.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
What is needed now is a deliberate consolidation of overlapping groups into effective coalitions, accompanied by rigorous tracking of donors and their commitments.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
At this point, the commitments that were made to me have been violated.
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CBS News,
28 June 2026
This strategy attracts celebrities who prefer shorter commitments and caters to shrinking attention spans, allowing for more frequent new productions.
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Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
With the almighty Sun highlighting your 7th House of Partnership, commitments benefit from structure that includes realistic timelines and steadfast follow-through.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Iran’s team departs for talks as uncertainty grows Negotiations toward a final agreement will begin once key commitments are upheld, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said.
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Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
But Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state TV that negotiations toward a final agreement would begin once key commitments are upheld.
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Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Reschedule an errand so your body and commitments both get respect.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
What is needed now is a deliberate consolidation of overlapping groups into effective coalitions, accompanied by rigorous tracking of donors and their commitments.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
At this point, the commitments that were made to me have been violated.
—
CBS News,
28 June 2026
This strategy attracts celebrities who prefer shorter commitments and caters to shrinking attention spans, allowing for more frequent new productions.
—
Katie North,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
With the almighty Sun highlighting your 7th House of Partnership, commitments benefit from structure that includes realistic timelines and steadfast follow-through.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Iran’s team departs for talks as uncertainty grows Negotiations toward a final agreement will begin once key commitments are upheld, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said.
—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
But Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state TV that negotiations toward a final agreement would begin once key commitments are upheld.
—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Reschedule an errand so your body and commitments both get respect.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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Free time is sometimes less a chance to rest than an opportunity to take inventory of our obligations.
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Most states also establish a priority system for estate debts, with expenses such as funeral costs, probate administration fees, taxes and certain secured obligations generally taking precedence over unsecured debts.
Noun
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Certification meets robotics Industry groups view certification as becoming increasingly important as autonomous machines take on more responsibilities in industrial settings.
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While his professional responsibilities continue to grow, Ronan remains focused on the human side of recovery.
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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.
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During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
Noun
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Handle power dynamics well by stating needs and listening for fears beneath reactions.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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