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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
Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The New York Yankees will remain committed to pushing diversity and inclusion within the organization, despite national rollbacks of DEI, including in MLB, an official said Tuesday.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There is no job protection the way there might be for an athlete in a team sport, with an organization committed to managing a rehabilitation, if only to salvage value from a contract.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Now comes the part that separates the curious from the committed: action.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
The New York Yankees will remain committed to pushing diversity and inclusion within the organization, despite national rollbacks of DEI, including in MLB, an official said Tuesday.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
With the storm devastating the region, these two major entities are committed to helping families by providing temporary housing solutions.
—Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There is no job protection the way there might be for an athlete in a team sport, with an organization committed to managing a rehabilitation, if only to salvage value from a contract.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committed
Verb
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Salah’s remarkable run has already led him to achieve milestones only previously accomplished by legends.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Woods Richardson accomplished his goal, getting strikes on 20 of 33 pitches on Tuesday and finishing with three strikeouts in two innings.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Stars and Golden Knights crushed them in late March, and the Devils handed them another two losses.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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As a result, Italy has reportedly handed Meta a bill for €900 million, with smaller claims lodged against the parent companies of X and LinkedIn.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the sixth episode of Season 3, the 1990s timeline begins with a montage of Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) bringing meals to Coach Scott, who is imprisoned in the animal pen.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the third still is Stan, talking to someone on the phone with most of the team imprisoned.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This class offers an opportunity to stay active and engaged.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
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Patients today are more informed, connected and engaged.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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School leaders believed other records that might have fulfilled the requests contained too much private information and were excluded from public record under student privacy laws.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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That’s compared to only 55% of women who feel fulfilled still working a nine-to-five job for someone else.—
Liz Elting,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Lundy has remained jailed since his November arrest, and his attorney did not respond to requests for comment.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE, Andrew Griggs — who was found guilty of murdering Debbie Griggs and jailed for life in 2019 — appeared at Canterbury Crown Court on Wednesday, March 19.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Alabama and Louisiana have executed inmates by nitrogen gas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Use the Right Hardware Bryant is also a fan of using curtains instead of doors, but only when it’s executed correctly.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The hosts talk about the sheer number of athletes who have claimed after the fact that they were not given the NIL money promised to them.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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They players claim that Hamilton promised them NIL money–at least $250,000 each–paid by business associates.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committed. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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