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
The commitments continued to roll in for TCU football as the Horned Frogs landed two more prospects on Sunday.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026
Japan and Europe are deepening defense ties amid growing unease over Washington’s security commitments at a time of Russian aggression and China’s surging power.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 14 June 2026
From my experience working with leading global apparel brands, more informed sourcing decisions are being made earlier, before commitments are locked in.
—Alyn Franklin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
That seems important given that the Dawgs currently have zero DB commitments among their 13 pledges for the current cycle.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
But administration officials acknowledge that commitments alone will not be enough, and consistent compliance is far from guaranteed.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Both Israel and Hamas have accused the other of breaching the ceasefire and their commitments under the agreement.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Teens often have school or sports commitments and are new to the idea of carving out big chunks of time for work shifts.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
That may explain why the Tar Heels have a smaller number of commitments right now, just six.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 June 2026
Japan and Europe are deepening defense ties amid growing unease over Washington’s security commitments at a time of Russian aggression and China’s surging power.
—Tasneem Nashrulla, semafor.com, 14 June 2026
From my experience working with leading global apparel brands, more informed sourcing decisions are being made earlier, before commitments are locked in.
—Alyn Franklin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
That seems important given that the Dawgs currently have zero DB commitments among their 13 pledges for the current cycle.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
But administration officials acknowledge that commitments alone will not be enough, and consistent compliance is far from guaranteed.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Both Israel and Hamas have accused the other of breaching the ceasefire and their commitments under the agreement.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 6 June 2026
Teens often have school or sports commitments and are new to the idea of carving out big chunks of time for work shifts.
—Dianna Douglas, NPR, 6 June 2026
That may explain why the Tar Heels have a smaller number of commitments right now, just six.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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Miley and Tish Cyrus have no further legal obligations, and the ruling sharply limits Jayme Lee’s options, leaving only the unlikely prospect of an appeal requiring proof of judicial error.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Temporary national programs During major crises like the one that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, the government may enact short-term protections like stimulus payments or collection pauses to help borrowers who cannot meet their payment obligations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Fatigue, medication schedules, side effects and appointments affect work, parenting, caregiving responsibilities, relationships and daily routines.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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On larger productions, the directing team could expand to as many as 10 members, each with distinct responsibilities.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Noun
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After the road trip, Washington, then 73, stepped aside from his managerial duties indefinitely before undergoing quadruple bypass heart surgery.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The treasure keeper has all of the same duties as the usual banker.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Padding at the heels ensures these faux leather sneakers are comfy straight from the box, but they’re also designed to be simultaneously flexible and supportive to accommodate the needs of your weary feet during long travel days.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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Denim weavers have adapted the technique to suit the fabric’s complex finishing process and consumers’ needs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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