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
Dan Levy knows exactly what keeps him up at night, as the possibility of being blackmailed into committing crimes has haunted him for years.
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Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
The company is working to build more computing capacity, including committing $50 billion toward new AI data centers in the US.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Bulk commissioning and boots on the ground act as dual signals that a streamer is committing to a territory.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
The Spurs got off to a sluggish start, missing their first three shots and committing a turnover in the opening two minutes.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Not committing to Wedgewood creates the potential for controversy, for the 33-year-old to look over his shoulder after one bad game.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The Mustangs came away with the victory despite committing five errors.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Michlewitz also said the House is not committing to annual funding for Mass and Cass.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Iran might formally reserve the right to enrich uranium while not actually committing to doing it—a compromise that Vice President Vance has already suggested.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Kennedy French, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
The company is working to build more computing capacity, including committing $50 billion toward new AI data centers in the US.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Bulk commissioning and boots on the ground act as dual signals that a streamer is committing to a territory.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
The Spurs got off to a sluggish start, missing their first three shots and committing a turnover in the opening two minutes.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Not committing to Wedgewood creates the potential for controversy, for the 33-year-old to look over his shoulder after one bad game.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
The Mustangs came away with the victory despite committing five errors.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Michlewitz also said the House is not committing to annual funding for Mass and Cass.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Iran might formally reserve the right to enrich uranium while not actually committing to doing it—a compromise that Vice President Vance has already suggested.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committing
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In addition to executing the warrants, law enforcement agents served 20 retailers with administrative charging letters issued by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service for SNAP trafficking and program violations.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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The robots are responsible for executing precision loading and unloading tasks.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Rams were the first contributors to the program, pledging $5 million to the campaign.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Magyar campaigned on a clean break from the existing order — a message Democrats in the United States might learn from — pledging to prosecute those who’ve enriched themselves at public expense.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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It's fueled accusations of human rights abuses and arbitrary detention, but also sharply dipped homicide rates in a country long terrorized by gangs, handing Bukele soaring popularity levels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Thirty percent tips should be reserved for meals where the server is at least grabbing me a drink and clearing a plate, not handing me heat-lamp-languishing food in a 10-second interaction.—
Allyson Reedy,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 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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The greatest scorer in NBA history and his 21-year-old son have been teammates for nearly two years, but the prospect of accomplishing a new first is still special to both generations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Best of luck accomplishing your goals today, and of course, do keep in touch.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lebanon has insisted on a ceasefire to stop the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah before engaging in more talks, while vowing to commit to disarming the group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Apr. 2026
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Kim had also supervised two rounds of missile tests from the Choe Hyon last month while vowing to accelerate the nuclear armament of his navy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Cubs stranded a season-high 17 runners on base Tuesday, their first win when leaving at least 17 on base since June 2, 2018, and their first at Wrigley Field since July 3, 2010 (both also had 17 LOB).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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His original boss, national security adviser Mike Waltz, was booted to the United Nations after the Signalgate scandal, leaving the role to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was already juggling portfolios and is busier now with Iran.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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Diversion program 8 years old California’s mental health diversion program was enacted in 2018 under the argument that jailing the mentally ill only makes their condition worse and does not prevent them from committing more crimes upon their release.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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No such rules appear to exist for Saudi Arabia, whose leaders have been accused of arbitrarily arresting, jailing and torturing people who speak out against the government.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Committing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committing. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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