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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
The Dolphins have a 14-10 record in games where Tagovailoa commits more than one turnover, which includes fumbles.
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Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The monumental cleanup of the Seine, allowing public swimming after a century, may be the most visible symbol of what's possible when a city truly commits to sustainability.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
With this humiliation, Joe snaps, and, in short order, commits several shocking acts of deadly violence.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, virtually no one commits voter fraud by showing up at a polling station and claiming to be someone else.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
China calls for the peaceful utilization of the Arctic and commits itself to maintaining peace and stability, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the security of maritime trade, operations and transport in the region.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Saudi Arabia has said that no normalization would take place until Israel commits to a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
In a quick set-up sequence, Anker (Kaas) commits a robbery and stashes the money in storage.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
This trade commits just over $5 to the new position.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
The monumental cleanup of the Seine, allowing public swimming after a century, may be the most visible symbol of what's possible when a city truly commits to sustainability.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
With this humiliation, Joe snaps, and, in short order, commits several shocking acts of deadly violence.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, virtually no one commits voter fraud by showing up at a polling station and claiming to be someone else.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
China calls for the peaceful utilization of the Arctic and commits itself to maintaining peace and stability, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the security of maritime trade, operations and transport in the region.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Saudi Arabia has said that no normalization would take place until Israel commits to a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
In a quick set-up sequence, Anker (Kaas) commits a robbery and stashes the money in storage.
—Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025
This trade commits just over $5 to the new position.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commits
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This week’s game against the WarHawks will not simply be about getting in the win column, but how the Crimson Tide executes on both sides of scrimmage ahead of next week’s visit from Wisconsin and, following a bye, the start of SEC play at Georgia on September 20.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But, like all technologies, each manufacturer executes it differently.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Air Force pledges complete support to end insecurity on the Plateau.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Among its prizes is the coveted Yagán Films award which pledges post-production sound work valued at some $10,000+.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
25 Aug. 2025
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At each camp, the team leaves behind a small but powerful item, a red card that explains what to do during encounters with immigration officials.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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When her mother leaves the room for a moment, she's accosted by a demonic entity that toys with her through funhouse-style reflections, creating this evil doppelganger of Judy.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Hagle said the party that is not in the White House typically performs better in the midterms but noted that Democrats have also been seeing lackluster polling numbers.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Non-yielding gold typically performs well in a low-interest-rate environment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Though this wedding doesn't have the Tiva vows, the TV couple seem destined to stand at the altar.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Despite the fallout, Hermlin vows to keep playing.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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So the next time life hands you something unexpected, a shift in direction, a surprise offer, a new connection that lights you up, don’t overanalyze.—
Shelley Zalis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Prater hands Dexter a knife to facilitate Batista’s slaying.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Most of all, AI makers that adopt an AI-to-AI tag team as a safeguard should be mindfully cautious about touting what this functionality accomplishes.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Good morning from Minneapolis, Virtually every team that accomplishes something special needs a few guys to surprise.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Each promises a sliver of personalization.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Her tenure begins with the Knu Skool relaunch, but the partnership promises more experimental designs and campaigns that reflect her commitment to making style both personal and inclusive.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Commits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commits. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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