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
Sanctions relief and unfreezing Iranian assets would follow only if the Strait reopens and Iran follows through on its commitments to negotiate curbs on its nuclear program, the official said.
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Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
All verbal commitments are non-binding but can become official during the early signing period in December.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Rafiqul Islam Rana, an assistant professor of retailing at the University of South Carolina who studies the gap between brand commitments and factory floor realities, the report indicates a deeper problem in apparel sourcing.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Shein for years has tried to shed its fast-fashion reputation with sustainability commitments.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 22 May 2026
In sectors such as seafood, coordinated pressure from science, investors, regulation and public accountability has already pushed major companies toward measurable sustainability commitments.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Notable commitments • Four-star cornerback Ai’King Hall flipped from Oregon to Miami on Sunday.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
But Xi did not make any commitments publicly.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 24 May 2026
All verbal commitments are non-binding but can become official during the early signing period in December.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026
Rafiqul Islam Rana, an assistant professor of retailing at the University of South Carolina who studies the gap between brand commitments and factory floor realities, the report indicates a deeper problem in apparel sourcing.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Shein for years has tried to shed its fast-fashion reputation with sustainability commitments.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 22 May 2026
In sectors such as seafood, coordinated pressure from science, investors, regulation and public accountability has already pushed major companies toward measurable sustainability commitments.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Notable commitments • Four-star cornerback Ai’King Hall flipped from Oregon to Miami on Sunday.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 May 2026
But Xi did not make any commitments publicly.
—ABC News, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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While no single model applies universally—given state differences in economic structure, demographics, and obligations—the core principles of tax competitiveness and fiscal lessons offer valuable lessons.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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They were beaten, playing out the string to fulfill the NHL’s TV obligations.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Flexible work arrangements allow individuals to properly balance both their life and work responsibilities.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Yet plenty of high school responsibilities still remain, including one immediately after their doubles title victory.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
25 May 2026
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Carlos Vicens, ostensibly a set-piece coach, stepped up and effectively became Guardiola’s No 2, alongside his other duties, but he was stretched too thin.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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About 1 in 3 states didn’t even employ one staffer whose full-time job was to ensure that nonprofit funds were properly managed and that people in their states who ran nonprofits were upholding their financial and ethical duties, according to the survey.—
Sarah Webber,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Likewise, not all students arrive at their university with their basic needs fully met.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Harrison said the city is attempting to balance the needs of both residents and business owners.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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