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
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will honor its commitments if the US does the same, while warning that Tehran will respond firmly to threats.
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Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Keep language simple, confirm times, and leave extra room between commitments.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Skydance also made commitments favored by the administration, including a vow not to pursue diversity, equity and inclusion policies and another to hire a CBS News ombudsman.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Many consumers prefer brands with credible sustainability commitments, and some regulators are increasing their focus on packaging waste.
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Vishal Vivek,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Companies need help finding waste, forecasting usage, managing commitments, understanding security posture, and planning for future growth.
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Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
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
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
Deva Lee,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Keep language simple, confirm times, and leave extra room between commitments.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
Skydance also made commitments favored by the administration, including a vow not to pursue diversity, equity and inclusion policies and another to hire a CBS News ombudsman.
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Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Many consumers prefer brands with credible sustainability commitments, and some regulators are increasing their focus on packaging waste.
—
Vishal Vivek,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Companies need help finding waste, forecasting usage, managing commitments, understanding security posture, and planning for future growth.
—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
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
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
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.
Noun
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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 2 Jul. 2026.
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