1
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
Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In financial filings released ahead of the hearing, Means committed to resigning from her continuous glucose monitor company if confirmed.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
For coaches committed to authority, results, and scale, ECA is recognized as a leading name in the field.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Sherrill is also noted for her committed engagement with young people.
—Alex J. Rouhandeh, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
In financial filings released ahead of the hearing, Means committed to resigning from her continuous glucose monitor company if confirmed.
—Will Stone, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
The situation is changing is very quickly and only a handful of states have committed to paying out full benefits to the entire SNAP caseload.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
For coaches committed to authority, results, and scale, ECA is recognized as a leading name in the field.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committed
Verb
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If the solution is more housing, how is that accomplished?—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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This was accomplished, including a complete update and renovation of existing weapons, during my First Term in office.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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China pledged in September to cut emissions by 7-10% from their peak by 2035.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mayor Daniel Lurie pledged $18 million to cover SNAP Benefits for November.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mantell, Felker-Martin tells me, was a Polish resistance photographer who was captured by Nazi soldiers while documenting their atrocities and imprisoned in Auschwitz for a year.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
29 Oct. 2025
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Zhou was arrested and imprisoned.—
Byron Tau,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Greg Tate, Joan Morgan, and Mike Davis then became my models of engaged writing and criticism.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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The two began dating in 2003 and quickly became engaged.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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White’s promotion also left an open spot on the practice squad — one fulfilled by defensive tackle and 2024 Panthers draft pick Jaden Crumedy.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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The television component will follow after Sheridan’s contractual obligations to Paramount are fulfilled in 2028.—
William Earl,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Schumer, speaking to reporters after the lunch, highlighted the start of the open enrollment period for the ACA’s health insurance market, and vowed to keep fighting.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani has vowed to immediately start working to implement his campaign promises.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Blanchett will be handed the award at the festival’s closing ceremony.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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After whispering and mumbling my way through the ceremony, I was handed the scroll.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In short, you probably won’t be jailed for wearing a hoodie, but appearing on camera in something inappropriate or revealing can carry real legal consequences.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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What To Know Trump on Thursday renewed his criticism of Smith, writing a number of personal attacks on his character and insisting that the former special counsel should be jailed.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committed. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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