OVERCOMMITS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

overcommits

verb

present tense third-person singular of overcommit

as in affiances

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Verb

The documentary promises to go beyond the surface level for an intimate look at Young.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
At the North American dates, as the tour name suggests, the Los Angeles punk band promises a 20-song set for a clean $20.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026

Definition of promises

Verb

The episode, alongside earlier conduct that drew an NFL fine and a rehab stint in Malibu, tests the franchise’s trust as Nacua publicly vows greater accountability.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
The political battle will continue, as Planned Parenthood’s campaign and advocacy arm vows to campaign against California Republicans who supported the measure that cut reimbursements.

— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Definition of vows

Verb

Be sure to book ahead and bring along a travel companion who swears there is no way that a trip to the parks can be relaxing.

— Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
The Cubs lost 8-6 and the cheers turned to jeers and swears as relief pitcher Jacob Webb cursed his own performance after the game.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

Definition of swears

Verb

So my guess/belief/thought is that the executive trio is hoping for the best this year, but is unwilling to do anything that mortgages future seasons.

— Josh Kendall, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Those are the players in recent memory who’ve commanded the kind of draft capital that reshapes franchises — the sort of seismic move that mortgages a future and, in return, attaches expectations normally reserved for franchise-carrying superstars.

— Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026

Definition of mortgages

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