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as in executes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
accused of committing a felony
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3
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
Each therapy dog team commits to at least two to three two-hour shifts monthly, the airport notes.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Like, perhaps, directing ABC to a settlement that commits $15 million to the president-elect’s future presidential museum.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Countries at the conference came to an agreement on the Baku Climate Unity Pact, which commits developed countries to mobilize $300 billion per year to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The melodrama is packed with more style – so, so much style – than narrative substance, though Jolie (who earned a Golden Globe nomination this week for her portrayal) fully commits to the role both emotionally and musically.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Since the team on defense commits a rule infraction, they should be penalized with 5 yards and the outcome of the play if the team on offense advances the ball beyond the line of scrimmage.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
With Lamont’s assent, the law Ritter crafted in cooperation with the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus commits the state to $875 million in borrowing over an initial five-year period, assuming about $175 million in grants in each of those five years.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Guarding the goal, a player commits a foul or a handball, resulting in a penalty kick to the opposition.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Myers commits to his characters — fully embodying such memorable personae as Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, and Shrek, among countless others — and is willing to fight for the smallest details.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Like, perhaps, directing ABC to a settlement that commits $15 million to the president-elect’s future presidential museum.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Countries at the conference came to an agreement on the Baku Climate Unity Pact, which commits developed countries to mobilize $300 billion per year to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The melodrama is packed with more style – so, so much style – than narrative substance, though Jolie (who earned a Golden Globe nomination this week for her portrayal) fully commits to the role both emotionally and musically.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Since the team on defense commits a rule infraction, they should be penalized with 5 yards and the outcome of the play if the team on offense advances the ball beyond the line of scrimmage.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
With Lamont’s assent, the law Ritter crafted in cooperation with the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus commits the state to $875 million in borrowing over an initial five-year period, assuming about $175 million in grants in each of those five years.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Guarding the goal, a player commits a foul or a handball, resulting in a penalty kick to the opposition.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Myers commits to his characters — fully embodying such memorable personae as Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, and Shrek, among countless others — and is willing to fight for the smallest details.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commits
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Occasionally, a lone genius comes up with a brilliant idea, and everyone else simply executes it.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2025
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The command-and-control model of management, once seen as a necessary discipline, loses relevance in environments where AI autonomously executes operational mandates.—
Steven Kawasumi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The loss leaves Boise State’s NCAA Tournament fate up to the committee on Selection Sunday.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2025
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When cooking the sauce, add in frozen peppers and onions, corn, or even a few handfuls of baby spinach leaves.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2025
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The video shows soldiers shooting, apparently randomly, while another performs the customary reading of the Book of Esther.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually, with 97% of establishments passing, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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Effective collaboration has always been essential for creating an efficient team that actually accomplishes its goals.—
Kate Vitasek,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The body accomplishes this by tightening the blood vessels (vasoconstriction), moving platelets to the injury site (platelet aggregation), and forming fibrin—a protein that helps blood clot.—
Michael Menna,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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The deal to host the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is finalized, with an official announcement expected soon, possibly during Monday's Raw Netflix premiere, which promises to bring in a huge international audience.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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As 2025 begins, the slate of January releases promises a strong start to the year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2025
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Tax returns Let’s start with the tax return, a near-universal document that fulfills our annual duty to Uncle Sam.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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Powell notes that Amazon’s vast selection of products across categories, from musical instruments to educational materials and tech, fulfills a wide range of needs for classrooms.—
Lesley O'Toole,
Variety,
18 Dec. 2024
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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This interview was featured in the Books & Fiction newsletter, which delivers the stories behind the stories, along with our latest fiction.—
Willing Davidson,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
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Generative AI simulates emergency scenarios and allocates resources more effectively, while computer vision delivers immediate insights into traffic flows, public safety, and infrastructure status.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Commits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commits. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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