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Definition of committednext

committed

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verb

past tense of commit
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as in vowed
to obligate by prior agreement we were committed to finishing the project

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Recent Examples of committed
Adjective
But having grossed almost $700 million and gained a committed fan following, this is a much less self-serious blockbuster that deserves to face off against The Odyssey. — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Skerritt was also deeply committed to storytelling and supporting the next generation of filmmakers. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
The family-like environment and sense of brotherhood is what keeps him connected and committed to the program in addition to his passion to become a business owner. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 At the same time, Musk has committed roughly $366 million to the 2026 election cycle across at least 40 races, making the world's richest person the midterms' biggest individual donor so far. — Luke Fountain,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for committed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committed
Adjective
  • All the properties—the new initiates and those who re-pledged, so to speak—were honored at an event at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris on June 2.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • DeFoor had a reputation as not only a reformer, but someone who accomplished steep professional feats at a young age.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026
  • If that was the case, this was only partially accomplished because duplicate emails still exist throughout the files.
    — Daniel Ruetenik, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Parties that likely would support Eisenkot have vowed to improve Israel's international standing and work to conscript ultra-Orthodox men while bolstering the independence of the judiciary.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Eisenkot — who lost his son and two nephews to combat in Gaza — has vowed to end the de facto exemptions.
    — Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Appropriately enough, the film is about a future when a super-intelligent AI has spread across the globe, and humanity has handed control to algorithms, which plunges the world into a crisis.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Missouri and South Carolina handed Florida its only two losses of the season, largely on the strength of their ability to stop the run game.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The politically outspoken Panahi has been repeatedly imprisoned and put under house arrest by Iranian authorities over the years.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Cromer was imprisoned for committing a physical assault, the New Hampshire Department of Corrections said.
    — Anna Meiler, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Finally, big hospital systems can fight back even when engaged employers try to steer patients to cheaper providers.
    — Tony Lo Sasso, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Of the six engaged couples on Love Is Blind season 11, Boston’s Michaella Giorgio and Rob Feeley seemed most likely to make it down the aisle.
    — Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Dellucci and his teammates had fulfilled their personal dreams and made history as the fastest franchise to win a World Series.
    — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In 2020, Gaels owner Derrick Bachman fulfilled his dream of revamping a restaurant in his own vision when Brady’s Public House decided not to renew its lease at 5424 Troost Ave.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The company has promised to fully reimburse any affected traders.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • County leaders at the time promised to enact the recommendations.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026

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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committed. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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