OVERCOMMIT Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

overcommit

verb

Definition of overcommit

as in to promise

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

renege

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Recent Examples of overcommit Don't Overdo Step One Don’t overcommit to the first cleaning step. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025 The Feasibility Of Contractual Obligations Do not overcommit the organization to contractual obligations that may become unsustainable in the future. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Just don’t overcommit — full moons are chaotic, and your calendar can’t hold everything. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 3 Aug. 2025 For instance, their tendency to overcommit and prioritize work above all else can lead to stress, burnout and emotional disconnection. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for overcommit

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Verb

One explanation for the low engagement is that agents are promising to automate tasks that are already easy.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
Macy’s is promising discounts of up to 70% off designer apparel, bags, beauty and more.

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of promise

Verb

For instance, although Russia is not an ICC state party, Vladimir Putin has been indicted for crimes committed in Ukraine, which has accepted the jurisdiction of the court since 2014.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
Schumer helped elect the freshmen who have not committed to supporting him.

— Theodoric Meyer The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of commit

Verb

In Florida, as in Washington, the best constitutions are only as effective as the good faith of the people sworn to enforce them.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
Prediction markets are also expected to face heightened scrutiny once the Democratic Congress is sworn into office in January.

— Davis Giangiulio,Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of swear

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