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
Both Israel and Hamas have accused the other of breaching the ceasefire and their commitments under the agreement.
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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
The Tigers have received five commitments since the start of official visits, and their class ranks 19th nationally.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
These are the sorts of commitments that the treasury may not be able to meet, should gold prices drop or foreign investment dry up.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
But the judge overseeing the case later voided the class status because attorneys for the plaintiffs were unable to secure commitments that at least 200 former employees or contractors were willing to testify.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
From a very early age, he’s been subjected to tremendous pressure and commitments that would make most adults cry, all while living in a world that exposes him to the masses nearly every waking second.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026
Those commitments are now simply oriented toward the government rather than the public.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
While Disney and other media companies held shows in mid-May to dazzle advertisers, the negotiations to lock in commitments are currently underway.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 31 May 2026
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
The Tigers have received five commitments since the start of official visits, and their class ranks 19th nationally.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
These are the sorts of commitments that the treasury may not be able to meet, should gold prices drop or foreign investment dry up.
—Daniel Alarcón, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
But the judge overseeing the case later voided the class status because attorneys for the plaintiffs were unable to secure commitments that at least 200 former employees or contractors were willing to testify.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
From a very early age, he’s been subjected to tremendous pressure and commitments that would make most adults cry, all while living in a world that exposes him to the masses nearly every waking second.
—Jerry Perez, The Drive, 4 June 2026
Those commitments are now simply oriented toward the government rather than the public.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
While Disney and other media companies held shows in mid-May to dazzle advertisers, the negotiations to lock in commitments are currently underway.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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Collateralized loan obligations, or CLOs, are funds that buy hundreds of leveraged loans and sell slices of the cash flow to investors at different levels of risk.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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But Wayans couldn't continue on the series due to his obligations to ABC's Happy Endings, and so Lamorne Morris joined in episode 2 as a new character.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
Noun
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The organization tens of thousands in debt, Martina accepted the new role with a deep understanding of its responsibilities.—
Dennis Pope,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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In her new role, Verceles will oversee the Community Development Department in addition to her current responsibilities, which include overseeing economic development, communications, and equity access and inclusion.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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For example, the EU and CPTPP countries already ban countries from levying duties on certain digital activities and content.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Consider starting a light brainstorm with a teammate, using a quick sketch to express needs before words get heavy.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Based on the most likely of the parameters for an Antetokounmpo trade, the greatest needs likely will be a veteran big man and a floor-spacing shooter.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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