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 shorter time frame is perfect for first-time cruisers who are unsure about committing to a longer experience or those with busy schedules who are looking to fit fun into a more practical timeline.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Spectators who paid for the World Cup final on the first day of sales were committing to upwards of $2,000.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Two other cases involved men who allegedly tried to use their fake ICE status as a cover for committing rape.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
His wife and their 20-year-old son intervened and were able to stop him from committing further violence, police said, per FOX 2, CBS News and WPHM.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Earlier in 2025, acting NASA administrators and the office of management and budget issued directives to slash NASA’s workforce, committing to a reduction in force of over 4000 employees.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 1 Oct. 2025
Federal authorities also charged him with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Cullens encourages taking time to plan your design scheme (and location) before committing to a feature wall.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s Talanoa Hufanga committing a personal foul to jumpstart the touchdown drive.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Spectators who paid for the World Cup final on the first day of sales were committing to upwards of $2,000.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Two other cases involved men who allegedly tried to use their fake ICE status as a cover for committing rape.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
His wife and their 20-year-old son intervened and were able to stop him from committing further violence, police said, per FOX 2, CBS News and WPHM.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Earlier in 2025, acting NASA administrators and the office of management and budget issued directives to slash NASA’s workforce, committing to a reduction in force of over 4000 employees.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 1 Oct. 2025
Federal authorities also charged him with one count of committing an act causing death on a mass transportation system.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Cullens encourages taking time to plan your design scheme (and location) before committing to a feature wall.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s Talanoa Hufanga committing a personal foul to jumpstart the touchdown drive.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committing
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While executing the search warrant, 34 dogs − mostly Chinese Crested but including a mix of breeds and ages − were found confined to a single room.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Celtics have been one of the best executing teams for years.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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American food giants like Walmart’s Great Value brand, General Mills, Kraft Heinz and more are pledging to remove additives like synthetic dyes, certain preservatives and artificial sweeteners from their foods.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For a time, staff at Weill Cornell Medicine were having patients sign waivers pledging to pay out of pocket if insurers wouldn’t cover COVID shots, Adam Stracher, the system’s chief medical officer, told me.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hamas, in its response, reiterated its longstanding openness to handing power over to a politically independent Palestinian body.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tuchel called up Anderson for the first time for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, handing him his debut on September 6, in a 2-0 win over Andorra.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Human rights organizations have been ringing the alarm for years on the Saudi government imprisoning human rights advocates, including Waleed Abu al-Khair, who is currently serving a 15-year sentence.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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The president specifically thanked El Salvador for accepting and imprisoning deported migrants in a notorious prison, a partnership that caused backlash after a Maryland man was wrongfully sent there.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
23 Sep. 2025
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In some accounts of American history, the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin decisively turned public opinion against slavery, accomplishing what pamphlets and political rhetoric could not.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sitting in a hot tub in Las Vegas with a crew of friends and family, the pair raised glasses of Dom Pérignon and toasted accomplishing the rarest of feats — making the rare dance crossover hit.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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With Sliwa vowing to stay on, the former governor will instead have to compel a larger turnout in his favor.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Still, Powell cautioned last month about the persistent threat of elevated inflation, vowing to contain price increases.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ross and the unit's six other horses are responsible for helping the police handle crowd control, whether its amid the thousands stumbling through Lower Broadway or the rush of 65,000 fans entering or leaving Nissan Stadium for a Titans game.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Senate also passed, by wide margins, legislation already passed by the House that will remove the 6% sales tax from fuel sales and raise the fuel tax by 20 cents per gallon, leaving the price motorists pay at the pump about the same.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Subsequent reports revealed that Bolsonaro and his allies had devised a baroque plot to regain power, which included jailing and possibly murdering their political opponents.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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Titipol Phakdeewanich, a political science professor at Ubon Ratchathani University, said that despite the jailing and Shinawatra family's declining influence, the indomitable Thaksin would still attempt to call the shots in politics.—
Panarat Thepgumpanat,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Committing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committing. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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