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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 left
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
Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But the gift of this lunation is learning how to stay committed without becoming rigid.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
In addition to Waabi’s series C, Uber has committed to invest $250 million into the startup based on future milestones.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
In his statement, Cha committed to accepting whatever judgment authorities ultimately reach and promised full cooperation with the investigation process.
—Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But the gift of this lunation is learning how to stay committed without becoming rigid.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 25 Jan. 2026
Verb
The incident also sparked outrage over the league’s initially muted response to domestic violence committed by a player.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
In addition to Waabi’s series C, Uber has committed to invest $250 million into the startup based on future milestones.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committed
Verb
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If the intention was to give Ballgame a bog standard ’70s rock sound, mission accomplished.—
Millan Verma,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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In his junior season, his last in Storrs, Thabeet was a Second Team AP All-American and repeated as both Big East and NABC Defensive Player of the Year – another feat only accomplished at UConn by Okafor.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The company has pledged to build one home for underinsured families for every 10 homes built in Los Angeles.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Coalition members also agreed to carry on with long-term military support for Ukraine and pledged defense cooperation, including training, defense production and intelligence sharing.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yoon himself, as a prosecutor, helped bring down former President Park Geun-hye, who was imprisoned for corruption and abuse of power.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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At the time, some were furious that Griner was released while Marine veteran Paul Whelan, also imprisoned at the time, wasn’t.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Lonnie Lathan, another resident, echoed that sentiment, saying homeowners are more likely to stay engaged.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The couple met in 1998, became engaged in 2004 and married in 2005.—
Jennifer Sangalang,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Delivery orders are fulfilled in partnership with Shipt.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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While setting a record is an auspicious goal, some notables were already fulfilled in the nomination process.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Machado has vowed to return to Venezuela and has called for elections to replace Maduro.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Pittsburgh has vowed to build around a pitching staff that includes reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes and rookie Bubba Chandler.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In a preseason contest against Arizona, though, Webb was handed the play-calling reins and widely impressed in a 27-7 win.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Over the last few years, HBO has handed Maher a two season deal each time, the last one in 2024.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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The father and son, who sought asylum from Ecuador in December 2024, remain jailed in an ICE facility in Dilley, Texas.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Officers immediately tackled and arrested Kazmierczak, who was jailed on a preliminary third-degree assault charge, police spokesperson Trevor Folke said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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