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as in accomplished
to carry through (as a process) to completion
accused of committing a felony
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as in handed
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
commit only some power to each official
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as in imprisoned
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 committed
Sheila Heti
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Even with those obstacles, Shabir stayed committed.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The works explore trauma and the violence committed by the aggressor state Russia.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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This existentialism is far from the heroic, politically committed, existentialist vision of Sartre and de Beauvoir.
—Sheila Heti
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
Even with those obstacles, Shabir stayed committed.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Rutherford said prosecutors were trying to find a way to prove a crime was committed without evidence.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
The works explore trauma and the violence committed by the aggressor state Russia.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committed
Verb
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The work of both artists is among the many precedents for what Swift has accomplished.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have accomplished said rare feat, as the first official injury report for Week 1 holds no players.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Venezuela's top brass pledged allegiance to Maduro, but there is likely to be burgeoning concern in the military ranks about the impact of Western sanctions and embargos, weapons pipelines and maintenance issues, Solar said.—
Ellie Cook
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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In an apparent show of confidence in the world’s largest offshore wind developer, Norwegian oil giant Equinor pledged almost $1 billion of fresh capital to participate in Orsted’s rights issue.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, after the mother handed him over, Agba allegedly walked out of the line and began to walk away, according to the outlets.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Soboleva handed her a few pieces of paper and smiled.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moore previously served as the defense attorney for Louise and David Turpin, the California couple who abused and imprisoned their 13 children and dependent adults in a 'house of horrors' for years.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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South America is buzzing with debates over whether Maduro should be exiled or imprisoned.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tug-of-war also channels a dog’s natural instincts of capturing prey, keeping them engaged.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Swift and Travis, both 35, became engaged in August 2023.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Buried under the charred rubble on Life Changers Global Ministries’ parking lot is a promise that will be fulfilled, the decades-old south Phoenix church’s pastor is quick to assure.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
1 Sep. 2025
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Lugo addressed his rough patch with The Star and vowed to work through his current skid.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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The former leader — who faces decades in prison if convicted — has vowed to stand in next year’s presidential election despite a ban against him running, a stance analysts believe will damage the right’s chances of returning to power.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Hong Kong — The judges in the trial of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai on Thursday retired to consider their verdict on three national security charges that could see the 77-year-old pro-democracy firebrand jailed for life.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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Suffice it to say, the simple act of burning the flag was not what he would get arrested and jailed for.—
Isaac Saul,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committed. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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