Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcommitting
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The union representing Broadway musicians is vowing to go on strike later this week if a last-ditched effort at mediation Wednesday fails.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025 -
But that didn’t stop him from vowing to fight for Gateway.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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An original anime feature set in an alternate 2027 Japan is at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market, promising a high-octane blend of feudal imagery and futuristic warfare.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Although the initial research has been promising, Wray said, it’s been limited by small sample sizes and short follow-up periods.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Oct. 2025
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Every prosecution and sentence like this one moves us a step closer to deterring criminals from committing these crimes and protecting others from a similar fate.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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China, Indonesia, and other Asian countries are committing to massive increases in solar and wind adoption, and renewable energy lobbyists will be present in force in Brazil to make their case to government officials there.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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How To Travel Instead Breaking up with the social-media-first mindset doesn’t mean swearing off your phone entirely.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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During the post-fight interviews, a frustrated Aspinall had lashed out inside the Octagon after the stoppage, swearing at the crowd for jeering him.—
Antonio Losada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Overcommitting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overcommitting. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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