1
as in executing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
accused of committing a felony
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2
as in pledging
to obligate by prior agreement
we were committed to finishing the project
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3
as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
commit only some power to each official
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4
as in imprisoning
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 committing
Renegotiating a bill, solving a household issue, or committing to a longer-range plan may bring relief and momentum at once.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Joshua Christopher Brooks pleaded guilty on May 1 to voluntary manslaughter and robbery and admitted sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a gun and committing a crime while out on bail.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The two are part of a group of five defendants accused of committing five robberies between July 2024 and June 2025.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
And with consumer sentiment at record lows, committing to a 30-year mortgage takes real conviction right now.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Some have been convicted of crimes in the United States, others have allegedly been convicted of crimes in their home country, and the rest are accused of committing immigration fraud.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 8 May 2026
With the exception of the punitive visit to the bank, Suzanna’s grandmother does not discuss her daughter’s crime or her reasons for committing it.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Visiting at different times of day, talking with current residents and understanding commute patterns are practical steps before committing to any area.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
How did starting point guard Jalen Suggs make just 1 of 10 shots while committing five turnovers?
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Joshua Christopher Brooks pleaded guilty on May 1 to voluntary manslaughter and robbery and admitted sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a gun and committing a crime while out on bail.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
The two are part of a group of five defendants accused of committing five robberies between July 2024 and June 2025.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
And with consumer sentiment at record lows, committing to a 30-year mortgage takes real conviction right now.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Some have been convicted of crimes in the United States, others have allegedly been convicted of crimes in their home country, and the rest are accused of committing immigration fraud.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 8 May 2026
With the exception of the punitive visit to the bank, Suzanna’s grandmother does not discuss her daughter’s crime or her reasons for committing it.
—Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
Visiting at different times of day, talking with current residents and understanding commute patterns are practical steps before committing to any area.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
How did starting point guard Jalen Suggs make just 1 of 10 shots while committing five turnovers?
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committing
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They were locked in, executing the finer points while bringing an intensity that put all the pressure on Minnesota to make the right plays in a decisive manner.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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Retailers must be targeted in their investments and focus on successfully executing one mission rather than being a jack of all trades.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The McArthur standout was the second Mustang to commit to UM, pledging in March.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Hernandez campaigned as a foe of gentrification while pledging to combat homelessness and shift funding from law enforcement to unarmed crisis response teams and other services.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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No one was bowing down and handing them the World Series trophy just for that, just like no one should write them off because of a bad stretch of games.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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As the Timberwolves departed off the team bus in San Antonio on Sunday ahead of Game 1, there was Donte DiVincenzo, crutching his way off the steps before handing those off to hop onto his scooter.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
4 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the Iranian regime’s very recent and brutal crackdown on its own people — imprisoning and killing thousands of citizens for dissent — has not been met with the same outrage by these voices.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Noem seemed to relish cruelty, and treated her job like a costume party, constantly mugging for cameras with guns and faux toughness as if the dismantling of lives and imprisoning even children was a game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Betty Rae’s Ice Cream opened its 11th location in the Kansas City metro earlier this month in Liberty, crossing the Missouri River for the first time and accomplishing a years-long dream for owner Matt Shatto.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 May 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today and, of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
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When the social media app briefly went dark in January 2025, Trump, on his first day in office, signed an executive order that allowed the company to continue operating in the United States, essentially vowing not to enforce the ban while negotiations over a potential sale continued.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The seat will be up for election again in November for the full term, with both Greene and Tunney vowing to run.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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On Saturday, April 25, Banderas, 65, and Griffith, 68, were spotted leaving Beverly Hills sushi restaurant Matsuhisa arm-in-arm after enjoying dinner together.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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The complementary conditioner dials up the moisture with shea butter, murumuru butter, and amino acids to smooth and strengthen—leaving hair soft, bouncy, and ready for styling.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city has said that the hope is to provide safer jailing of people in custody, in smaller population numbers, closer to their communities.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The government shut off the internet, and the military and police cracked down, eventually extinguishing the protests and jailing more than 1,400.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Committing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committing. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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