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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
Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
My daughter is in a committed relationship with a partner.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
David Clarey, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Zag was also committed to weaving themes of resilience, courage and identity, alongside the action adventure and comedy.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Belichick and Lombardi remain committed to Chapel Hill for the foreseeable future.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
My daughter is in a committed relationship with a partner.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Deferred prosecution programs are designed for individuals who have committed less serious offenses, often first-time offenders, and offer them a chance to avoid a criminal conviction.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Zag was also committed to weaving themes of resilience, courage and identity, alongside the action adventure and comedy.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committed
Verb
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Lenzing accomplished this aesthetic by cutting our fibers into varied lengths, mimicking the natural variation that happens in grown fibers like cotton or hemp.—
Carved,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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It has only been accomplished by a few mountaineers since it was first done by American climber Thomas Hornbein.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Columbia University agreed to pay $221 million, and Brown University committed $50 million in July, while at least nine major law firms have pledged between $40 million and $125 million each in pro bono services, according to a July news release from the White House.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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In his address to parliament, Lecornu pledged to suspend French President Emmanuel Macron’s signature pension reform.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The other defendant was handed 10 years in prison for spying on behalf of France, five years in prison on charges of conspiracy to commit a crime against national security, and 17 years of imprisonment for assisting Israeli intelligence services.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Buffett handed them his proxy during the restructuring, leading to a successful outcome and an enduring friendship.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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To the thousands of Syrians who lost loved ones, or were tortured, imprisoned or displaced by the Assad regime, their homeland had become a crime scene from which the top suspects disappeared en masse.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But then, with scant investigation, prosecutors immediately charged me with murder and imprisoned me for 72 days without bail.—
Micah Kimball,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Employees stay engaged longer, teams navigate setbacks smoothly and leaders make stronger decisions under pressure.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The couple became engaged in August.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Dodgers’ desire to ride their starting pitching in October and minimize the exposure of their Achilles’ heel (the bullpen) is being fulfilled.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
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You’re fulfilled, content and happy.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scott, who has vowed to donate most of her fortune in life, has reportedly donated over $19 billion dollars since her 2019 divorce from Bezos.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 Oct. 2025
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Wood and Platner have vowed to stay in.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Orwell was thinking about a society where people who spoke out were jailed, potentially executed and were kind of disappeared.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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Last Thursday, Sortor was jailed in Portland after police arrested him on suspicion of disorderly conduct.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC news,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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