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as in executes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
accused of committing a felony
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as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
commit only some power to each official
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as in imprisons
to put in or as if in prison
The defendant was committed to prison following the guilty verdict.
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Recent Examples of commits
Prior to that, Szoboszlai commits a holding offence that denies an obvious goalscoring opportunity.
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Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
If Antetokounmpo commits to signing an extension, the Bucks can take him off the trade block.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
But James never commits fully enough to the spiritual/supernatural side to add much dimension to the confused narrative.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Kikiniou may face Toscano in a battle of Cornell commits at 144.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Someone raises an issue, six people jump in with opinions, nobody commits to action.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Any Somali—or any American—who commits fraud should face the law.
—Abdi Nor Iftin, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The 32-nation military organization is bound together by a mutual defense clause, Article 5 of NATO’s founding Washington treaty, which commits every country to come to the defense of an ally whose territory is under threat.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Kaneland 20-0 (1) Connor Kimme, who commits to NCAA Division III Concordia Wisconsin, keeps Knights rolling.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
If Antetokounmpo commits to signing an extension, the Bucks can take him off the trade block.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
But James never commits fully enough to the spiritual/supernatural side to add much dimension to the confused narrative.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Kikiniou may face Toscano in a battle of Cornell commits at 144.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Someone raises an issue, six people jump in with opinions, nobody commits to action.
—Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 27 Jan. 2026
Any Somali—or any American—who commits fraud should face the law.
—Abdi Nor Iftin, Time, 27 Jan. 2026
The 32-nation military organization is bound together by a mutual defense clause, Article 5 of NATO’s founding Washington treaty, which commits every country to come to the defense of an ally whose territory is under threat.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Kaneland 20-0 (1) Connor Kimme, who commits to NCAA Division III Concordia Wisconsin, keeps Knights rolling.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commits
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The technology also executes structured tasks under governance controls.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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Step Distinctive Limited, which Lame created to centralize his merchandise and brand partnerships, continues under his leadership while Rich Sparkle executes its three-year monetization plan.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Jan. 2026
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China pledges to take necessary measures PPC, which has held the contract to operate the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal since the 1990s, said on Friday that the decision was inconsistent with the relevant legal framework.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Border chiefTom Homan pledges to reduce federal agents in Minnesota if local jails allow ICE access to inmates.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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The lightweight, non-sticky formula leaves behind a subtle gloss while protecting lips from both UVA and UVB rays.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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The viral beauty gadget stimulates collagen, boosts circulation, and leaves you with plump, youthful results.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Afwerki routinely imprisons his critics and political opponents and has implemented a policy of indefinite mandatory military and national service for residents, which human-rights watchdogs say amounts to slavery.—
Zak Cheney-Rice,
Vulture,
6 Nov. 2025
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What’s more, all that accomplishes is annoying and angering the driver who is being tailgated.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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More than any live-action Marvel show that Disney+ has produced before, Wonder Man accomplishes what Netflix did with Jessica Jones and FX did with Legion (while also creating a much lighter viewing experience).—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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Dallas police chief vows aggressive enforcement Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the department is committed to dismantling the networks operating in the area.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Santa Clara County Supervisor Otto Lee, who serves as the president of the Board of Supervisors, said in a statement that the county vows to protect its residents and doesn’t plan on cooperating with ICE.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Accept and embrace what the reach for more revenue hands us.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The case changes hands Meanwhile, the detective who initially investigated Harris’ killing retired from CPD.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Pivotal says years of real-world flight data across its fleet continue to shape how the aircraft performs.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Puth performs during the Grammy Awards salute to the Beach Boys, on April 9, 2023, on the CBS Television Network.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Commits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commits. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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