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
But a year later, Tehran said it would no longer be bound by its commitments if the other parties to the JCPOA were in breach of theirs.
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Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
France’s president may expand nuclear commitments to European allies while keeping adversaries guessing about the threshold for nuclear response.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
With roommates, protect your privacy by setting clear times for talks, and ask for commitments in writing to avoid mixed signals.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The funding commitments mark the latest example of circular financing deals in which chipmakers and cloud providers back the leading AI startups who are also their customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
There were no specific commitments for CNN.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2000 and 2001, Cisco secured large supply commitments to support expectations of rapid growth.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Here's what experts have to say about returning to school, what to consider beforehand and how to balance coursework with work and personal commitments.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Here’s what experts have to say about returning to school, what to consider beforehand and how to balance coursework with work and personal commitments.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
France’s president may expand nuclear commitments to European allies while keeping adversaries guessing about the threshold for nuclear response.
—John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
With roommates, protect your privacy by setting clear times for talks, and ask for commitments in writing to avoid mixed signals.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
The funding commitments mark the latest example of circular financing deals in which chipmakers and cloud providers back the leading AI startups who are also their customers.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
There were no specific commitments for CNN.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2026
In 2000 and 2001, Cisco secured large supply commitments to support expectations of rapid growth.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
Here's what experts have to say about returning to school, what to consider beforehand and how to balance coursework with work and personal commitments.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Here’s what experts have to say about returning to school, what to consider beforehand and how to balance coursework with work and personal commitments.
—Cheyanne Mumphrey, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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In fact, owing taxes is an all too predictable outcome of a withholding structure that expects workers not only to understand but to anticipate complex tax consequences months in advance, while navigating work, family and other obligations.—
Sakinah Tillman,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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Banks will often invest in affordable housing to meet the act’s obligations.—
Neal Franklin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Stepping back from the noise, the news, and even our daily responsibilities from time to time gives us space to recharge, reflect, and find our center again.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ridinger said building a business while balancing personal responsibilities requires prioritization and discipline, particularly for leaders managing both professional demands and family life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, temporary import duties are capped at 15% and can run for up to 150 days, unless Congress votes to keep them in place for another 150 days.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Automotive and base metals exports remain subject to steep 25% and 50% duties under Section 232 measures, limiting upside in those sectors.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many of the children come from high-needs populations, as Nationwide serves families that are uninsured or on Medicaid.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Name your needs so trust grows and closeness deepens naturally.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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