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
The three suspects were booked into juvenile hall for assault with a firearm, participating in a criminal street gang, gang enhancement and unlawful assembly for the purpose of committing a violent act.
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Brandon Downs, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Marion outrebounded West Memphis 24-17 and forced 17 turnovers while committing just 8 of its own.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Upon learning of King’s death, CRS mediators addressed the crowd that gathered encouraged them to go home and refrain from protesting or committing acts of violence, a DOJ report said.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Minnesota Democrats quickly accused the ICE officer of committing an unprovoked murder, and bystander videos of the confrontation did little to clear up which narrative is closest to the truth.
—Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Share your needs kindly, and keep committing to small, daily steps that reduce pressure at home and in a crowd.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cornerback Braylon Conley will join Thompkins in the SEC after committing to Georgia.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Petrostates and oil companies are increasingly emboldened to push back against any language blaming fossil fuels for climate change or committing to phasing them out.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
These events also allow families who can’t join on weekday mornings to experience what the bike bus is all about before committing to a regular schedule.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Brandon Downs, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Marion outrebounded West Memphis 24-17 and forced 17 turnovers while committing just 8 of its own.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Upon learning of King’s death, CRS mediators addressed the crowd that gathered encouraged them to go home and refrain from protesting or committing acts of violence, a DOJ report said.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Minnesota Democrats quickly accused the ICE officer of committing an unprovoked murder, and bystander videos of the confrontation did little to clear up which narrative is closest to the truth.
—Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Share your needs kindly, and keep committing to small, daily steps that reduce pressure at home and in a crowd.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cornerback Braylon Conley will join Thompkins in the SEC after committing to Georgia.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Petrostates and oil companies are increasingly emboldened to push back against any language blaming fossil fuels for climate change or committing to phasing them out.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
These events also allow families who can’t join on weekday mornings to experience what the bike bus is all about before committing to a regular schedule.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committing
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In recent days, Iran had raised the prospect of executing Iranian protester Erfan Soltani, 26, who was detained less than a week ago, according to a family member and the State Department.—
Aida Karimi,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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David Aaron, a former prosecutor at the Justice Department's National Security Division who previously handled media leak investigations, said executing a search warrant at a journalist's home is uncommon, but not prohibited by law, either.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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In 2024, Camberos and her brother, Andres, were convicted in a separate case that involved lying to manufacturers to purchase wholesale groceries and additional items at big discounts after pledging that they were meant for sale in Mexico or to prisoners or rehabilitation facilities.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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The White House echoed its response to earlier court losses by pledging to keep fighting against offshore wind.—
Sabrina Willmer,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
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An attack on Greenland would shatter NATO, handing a strategic victory to Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin as the world's most successful defensive alliance collapses.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the 40th minute, Evan Vaden buried a header into the top left corner of the net off an excellent ball from Lucas Petersen, handing Mission Bay a 1-0 lead heading into halftime.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
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For decades, the Islamic Republic has neutered its domestic opposition, imprisoning its critics including former presidents.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Maduro ruled Venezuela's 28 million people as an autocrat, imprisoning his opposition and leaving the economy of an oil rich nation in shambles.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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But experts warn that accomplishing anything near a return to full capacity oil production in Venezuela will likely take years.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
5 Jan. 2026
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District Attorney Summer Stephan issued a statement disagreeing with the decision and vowing to fight.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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And even with the Bears collectively vowing to rapidly turn the page, that task may now be the equivalent of flipping over a 150-pound stone tablet.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The suspect, 27-year-old Eric Ramon Alcantara-Guevara, is charged with vehicular homicide, DUI and leaving the scene of an accident knowing a death resulted following the crash Sunday night on Interstate 640 West in Knoxville.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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For letting Amma wear a crisp, white uniform and leaving Vinny Uncle to read Curly Wee comics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Symbolic political prisoner releases bring hope The Chavismo movement has been accused of jailing political prisoners for decades and holding them in the infamous Helicoide prison, controlled by the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN).—
Flora Charner,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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There were massacres, suppression of speech, banning of political opposition, closing of non-Islamist press, jailing of opponents and public executions of political and religious enemies.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Committing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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