recommit

verb

re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit How to pronounce recommit (audio)
recommitted; recommitting; recommits

transitive verb

1
: to refer (something, such as a bill) back to a committee
2
: to entrust or consign again
recommitment noun
recommittal noun

Examples of recommit in a Sentence

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There is also trouble brewing between Brandon and Julia, despite their decision to recommit at the retreat. Abigail Adams, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 Americans should recommit to the mainstream media, who are the only news reporters who have journalistic standards like multiple sourcing, verifiable information and editorial review. Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 Later Tuesday, after a phone call between Trump and Ford, the White House announced the president would not implement the 50% tariffs against Canada in exchange for no electricity surcharge against Michigan, Minnesota, and New York from Ontario but recommitted to the 25% steel and aluminum duties. Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Mar. 2025 In exchange for relief from U.S. tariffs and possible concessions on export controls, Beijing would almost certainly need to recommit to—or even exceed—the Phase One deal’s targets for purchasing goods from the United States. Brendan Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recommit

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of recommit was in 1606

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“Recommit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recommit. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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recommit

verb
re·​com·​mit ˌrē-kə-ˈmit How to pronounce recommit (audio)
1
: to refer (as a bill) again to a committee
2
: to commit again
recommitment noun
recommittal noun

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