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
With the almighty Sun highlighting your 7th House of Partnership, commitments benefit from structure that includes realistic timelines and steadfast follow-through.
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Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Harris noted that processing of rare earths can be extremely dirty, involving heavy chemical use that can contaminate water resources without close monitoring of companies' sustainability commitments and enforcement by federal regulators.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Iran’s team departs for talks as uncertainty grows Negotiations toward a final agreement will begin once key commitments are upheld, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 20 June 2026
But Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state TV that negotiations toward a final agreement would begin once key commitments are upheld.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Reschedule an errand so your body and commitments both get respect.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
The commitments continued to roll in for TCU football as the Horned Frogs landed two more prospects on Sunday.
—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
Quantum exposure cuts across data, supplier contracts, capital allocation, customer commitments, regulatory adequacy and board appetite.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Harris noted that processing of rare earths can be extremely dirty, involving heavy chemical use that can contaminate water resources without close monitoring of companies' sustainability commitments and enforcement by federal regulators.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
Iran’s team departs for talks as uncertainty grows Negotiations toward a final agreement will begin once key commitments are upheld, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Fortune, 20 June 2026
But Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei told state TV that negotiations toward a final agreement would begin once key commitments are upheld.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Reschedule an errand so your body and commitments both get respect.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026
The commitments continued to roll in for TCU football as the Horned Frogs landed two more prospects on Sunday.
—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
Quantum exposure cuts across data, supplier contracts, capital allocation, customer commitments, regulatory adequacy and board appetite.
—Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
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From there, aspiring digital nomads should research countries offering remote-work visas, understand tax obligations, develop a realistic travel budget and assemble a technology setup that supports uninterrupted productivity.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Critics, particularly in the technology sector, argue the measure could force entrepreneurs and investors to sell assets to meet tax obligations, potentially disrupting businesses and discouraging investment.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Certification meets robotics Industry groups view certification as becoming increasingly important as autonomous machines take on more responsibilities in industrial settings.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
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While his professional responsibilities continue to grow, Ronan remains focused on the human side of recovery.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Nonetheless, he is made king and often found eschewing his royal duties in favor of visiting brothels or hanging out with those who work for him.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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District officials said staffing and budget decisions are made at the school and department level by building and department leaders based on the needs of individual schools and departments.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Some put it toward their general budgets, while others target specific needs.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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