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
Similarly, in captivity, Abish develops a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between the tribes and the pioneers and both groups’ religious commitments.
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Michael M. Rosen, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
The company reiterated its commitment to achieving profitability on a GAAP basis by the end of its fiscal fourth quarter in 2025.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
Nominees were evaluated on the positive impact of their efforts, tye type of service and their level of commitment.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Trinity’s engagements with Hartford, and its inextricable co-dependencies, are not without flaws, but community commitments and points of progress abound.
—Garth Andrew Myers, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2025
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Michael M. Rosen, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
The company reiterated its commitment to achieving profitability on a GAAP basis by the end of its fiscal fourth quarter in 2025.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2025
Nominees were evaluated on the positive impact of their efforts, tye type of service and their level of commitment.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
Trinity’s engagements with Hartford, and its inextricable co-dependencies, are not without flaws, but community commitments and points of progress abound.
—Garth Andrew Myers, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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His legacy will forever serve as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us of the dedication, skill, and integrity that define the very best in our profession.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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McConnell’s dedication to improving was obvious before training began.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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While changes to the administration of loans may occur, the underlying obligations are expected to persist.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Grande added that labels know how a young star’s life will change and have the obligation to protect them.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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These include signing up for an airline's loyalty program, bidding for an upgrade online, or simply asking for one in person.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Drake also commended his Her Loss rap partner, 21 Savage, for his unwavering loyalty during the contentious feud before ultimately blitzing Budden.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, creating balance across the festival and making space for different perspectives is the responsibility of the Berlinale rather than individual films or filmmakers.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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There's also bipartisan pressure to enforce nonprofit hospitals' responsibility to provide charity care in exchange for their no-tax status, and to more closely examine a drug-purchasing program that many such facilities can take advantage of to get steep discounts on pharmaceuticals.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: While there won't be a need for Donna Kelce to split her allegiance this time around, fans whose team didn't make the game may still be trying to decide which team is worth rooting for: the dynasty or the dynasty busters.—
Ross Terrell,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Over the past few months, the expectant mother has turned her allegiance to blue.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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During their press duties in the days before the Super Bowl, players from both teams were asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s attendance at the game.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
10 Feb. 2025
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The corporal, while on duty in his marked patrol car, reportedly encountered the girl on North Avenue in front of Coppin.—
Keith Daniels,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2025
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The tailgate is an opportunity for Eagles fans, who are known for their intense devotion, to eat, drink, reminisce and blow off steam.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Despite some inevitable inaccuracies and omissions, the memoir remains the best portrait of Mahler in print—an act of complex, intense devotion.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Citing the Kremlin, Popov relished how reports of the conversation between the leaders about the need for the war in Ukraine started by Putin to stop did not include what role Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would play.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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As the food scraps decay, the remaining nutrients seep into the soil to improve plant growth and reduce the need for fertilizers or pesticides.—
Lisa Boyd,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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