1
as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
his frequent absences made others question his commitment to the political campaign
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2
as in obligation
something one must do because of prior agreement
they made a commitment to pay the bill upon receipt of their order
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Recent Examples of commitment
In a bid to de-escalate, the E3 are floating a temporary extension of the sanctions deadline, contingent on Iranian commitments to diplomacy and international nuclear oversight.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Turns out, those weren’t just empty words from the Alabama native, who last week recommitted to Beamer and the Gamecocks over in-state Auburn, nearly two years after his original commitment.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The brothers convinced Bollea to try wrestling and connected him with trainer Hiro Matsuda, who according to lore broke Bollea’s leg in an apparent test of his commitment to the sport.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 25 July 2025
When reached for comment, a Broadcom spokesperson told Ars Technica:
Nothing has changed in Broadcom's commitment regarding critical VMware security patches.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Turns out, those weren’t just empty words from the Alabama native, who last week recommitted to Beamer and the Gamecocks over in-state Auburn, nearly two years after his original commitment.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 25 July 2025
The brothers convinced Bollea to try wrestling and connected him with trainer Hiro Matsuda, who according to lore broke Bollea’s leg in an apparent test of his commitment to the sport.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 25 July 2025
When reached for comment, a Broadcom spokesperson told Ars Technica:
Nothing has changed in Broadcom's commitment regarding critical VMware security patches.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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Duckworth encourages readers to cultivate long-term dedication to their goals, overcome setbacks, and maintain a growth mindset to achieve excellence.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Soliman's case has attracted wide attention since about 75 supporters held a press conference about his case just after his arrest: Local parents and medical professionals have been writing the immigration court, extolling his dedication to sick children.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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The company emphasized that under both legal and contractual obligations, the company should have been informed of the arrangements.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The company has racked up nearly $30 million in fines for failing to meet staffing guidelines and other contractual obligations, but reform advocates argue the fines are not a clear incentive for CoreCivic to improve its facilities.—
Melissa Brown,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
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From July 18-20, members of Bruster’s Sweet Rewards loyalty program can earn double points on all purchases.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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Book Now Auberge Resorts Collection does not have a loyalty program.—
Jess Feldman,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The season sees Wyle's Dr. Robby shoulder the brunt of responsibility as his ER endures a stressful day, capped off with a mass casualty event that sees resources stretched thin.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Data protection policy is typically owned by the chief information security officer (CISO), but the responsibility for migrating to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) extends far beyond the security department.—
Antonio Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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If anything, the blue-and-red Cubs hat made his allegiance clear.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Patriotic education does not mean propaganda to produce blind allegiance to the government.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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In fact, Cadillac even dialed the power up for sport-ute duty, pulling 682 hp out of the 6.2-liter supercharged V8.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Earlier this month, U.S. President Donald Trump began informing America’s trading partners about their new duty rates under his tariff regime.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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Wealth is a draw for the rich and poor alike, a capitalist paradise rooted in fervent belief and devotion.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The crackdown often intensifies around sensitive dates – especially his birthday – but devotion to the spiritual leader has quietly endured.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Ray came almost every shift to take care of Hermon's father's vital signs and basic needs.—
Ryan Katz,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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That means the lights change on their own, in real time, as the lake conditions change, eliminating the need for people to change the flags when the changes occur.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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