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
On Sunday, the White House released a fact sheet detailing how China would purchase at least $17 billion of agricultural products, on top of soybean purchase commitments made in October 2025.
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Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
But Xi did not make any commitments publicly.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Smart and courageous action to cut DOC’s remaining vacancies can free up nearly $100 million more next year to deliver on the mayor’s community safety commitments that inspired hope in so many people.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The program reflects bilateral cultural commitments outlined in the Borobudur Declaration between Indonesia and France.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Chinese purchase commitments tend to be inversely correlated with how loudly they are announced.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The Chinese delegation did not confirm the commitments to buy more planes or soybeans.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Miami’s 2027 recruiting class now has 11 commitments, eight of whom are blue-chip prospects.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
The growing gap between political commitments and real military capability is now fueling calls for structural changes inside the alliance as NATO confronts mounting threats from Russia and instability in the Middle East.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
But Xi did not make any commitments publicly.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Smart and courageous action to cut DOC’s remaining vacancies can free up nearly $100 million more next year to deliver on the mayor’s community safety commitments that inspired hope in so many people.
—Jason Rodriguez, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
The program reflects bilateral cultural commitments outlined in the Borobudur Declaration between Indonesia and France.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
Chinese purchase commitments tend to be inversely correlated with how loudly they are announced.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The Chinese delegation did not confirm the commitments to buy more planes or soybeans.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Miami’s 2027 recruiting class now has 11 commitments, eight of whom are blue-chip prospects.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 May 2026
The growing gap between political commitments and real military capability is now fueling calls for structural changes inside the alliance as NATO confronts mounting threats from Russia and instability in the Middle East.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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Guests with work obligations, caregiving responsibilities or health considerations may not be able to fully disconnect, and most properties offer at least limited emergency communication options.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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The Beatles only made three more films, largely to satisfy contractual obligations.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Rather than romanticizing the awards-season whirlwind, Coon described the logistical reality behind it that includes 18-hour days, early-morning events, parenting responsibilities and the invisible labor required to sustain a performing career.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Sandweg said one of the director's most underappreciated responsibilities is managing that internal fault line, ensuring that ERO's highly visible arrest operations do not undermine HSI's ability to cultivate the confidential informants and foreign partnerships on which its work depends.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Fire engineers are typically responsible for maintaining fire engines and other equipment, driving fire engines, and connecting hoses to hydrants and other water sources, in addition to standard firefighter duties.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Away from tarmac, the CX-5 is capable enough for light off-road duties.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Mental-health support is often discussed in broad terms, but meaningful progress happens when care is local, comprehensive and responsive to the unique needs of individuals and families.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Arrests and citations do nothing to address these needs.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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