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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Mercury in Cancer — followed by the sun entering this Water sign — brings focus to your orderly sixth house of health, work routines and day-to-day responsibilities, making this a strong month to improve your schedule and get organized.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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During Manhattanhenge, thousands of people gather in the streets, blocking traffic and foregoing other responsibilities to take some time to experience the event together.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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Various state and federal laws protect voters and their right to cast a ballot and protect elections officials in their duties.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Furthermore, because today’s postgraduate trainees are increasingly eager for meaningful public service, university hospitals that enthusiastically support military reserve duties will possess a unique, highly attractive recruitment tool for top medical talent.—
Robert Krasner,
STAT,
1 June 2026
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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 8 Jun. 2026.
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