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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
Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Weaver’s character has a dramatic arc that includes coming to terms with his homosexuality, a stint in prison, and later, a committed relationship.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The country has already lost nearly 30 soldiers and has committed a large force that appears to be 15 miles or so inside Lebanon.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 10 June 2026
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Adjective
The Big 12 has long spoken out about the dangers of sports wagering by student-athletes and remains committed to protecting the competitive integrity of conference competition.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Weaver’s character has a dramatic arc that includes coming to terms with his homosexuality, a stint in prison, and later, a committed relationship.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026
Verb
In addition to being linked to Nickell, Bisset and her daughter's murders, Napper's DNA also matched the evidence left behind in a string of rapes committed in the mid-1980s along the Green Chain walk.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
The country has already lost nearly 30 soldiers and has committed a large force that appears to be 15 miles or so inside Lebanon.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committed
Adjective
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But the grim projections are based on the current amount of pledged aid, so could rapidly come down if the situation changes, the researchers emphasised.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Most experts believe historic improvements have been accomplished largely through better public health services and medical treatment for people experiencing addiction.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
11 Dec. 2025
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That championship-caliber dive from Strange captures the heart and soul of what Southlake Carroll’s rising defense has accomplished throughout this season.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Russia's war in Ukraine, which Trump once vowed to end, rages on.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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But the Democratic hopeful firmly maintained his innocence in an interview with The Star and has vowed to remain in the race.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Police said that Tree was on the list of passengers handed to aviation authorities, but have not been able to identify the bodies of those killed in the crash.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Police said that American singer and comedian Oliver Tree was on the list of passengers handed to aviation authorities, but have not been able to identify the bodies of those killed in the crash.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Once you're arrested, you're placed in a coma and imprisoned indefinitely.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Assistant District Attorney Desmond McCallum told a judge that cellphone evidence suggested Dominique had been imprisoned in a bathroom and dog crate for months or years — bound with black tape and struck with a white belt.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The bottom line is that people should stay engaged with preventive care.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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This year, nearly two-thirds say the United States should be more engaged internationally.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The standard must be whether outcomes justified the investment, promises were fulfilled, and measurable results were achieved.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In Kansas City, at least, that promised efficiency has yet to be realized.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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When the squad got home, they were not given the heroic treatment they were promised.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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