as in obligations
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 commitments
Authenticity comes from real commitments—like partnerships or measurable initiatives—not just marketing.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This grassroots pressure, combined with high-profile political commitments, suggests that Gilpin's innovative approach to environmental advocacy might be the catalyst needed for lasting change in Indonesia and beyond.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Notably, there's a substantial increase in high-value AI commitments, with the percentage of companies planning to invest $10 million or more in AI expected to nearly double from 16% to 30% in the coming year.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
With these kinds of commitments in place, organizations can avoid the bottlenecks that hold back progress.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Washington flipped a pair of longtime SEC commitments in Texas offensive tackle pledge John Mills, whose grandfather played for the Huskies in the 1960s, and Oklahoma receiver commitment Marcus Harris.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
This week, a spokesperson for McCourt's Project Liberty initiative, which aims to protect online privacy, said unnamed participants in their bid have made informal commitments of more than $20 billion in capital.
—Haleluya Hadero The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The next day, Mars will station retrograde in Leo — your relationship sector — inviting you to reflect on your one-on-one partnerships and romantic commitments.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Track and field typically struggles to prepare fans for its events because advanced commitments from professional athletes are not common.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This grassroots pressure, combined with high-profile political commitments, suggests that Gilpin's innovative approach to environmental advocacy might be the catalyst needed for lasting change in Indonesia and beyond.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Notably, there's a substantial increase in high-value AI commitments, with the percentage of companies planning to invest $10 million or more in AI expected to nearly double from 16% to 30% in the coming year.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
With these kinds of commitments in place, organizations can avoid the bottlenecks that hold back progress.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Washington flipped a pair of longtime SEC commitments in Texas offensive tackle pledge John Mills, whose grandfather played for the Huskies in the 1960s, and Oklahoma receiver commitment Marcus Harris.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
This week, a spokesperson for McCourt's Project Liberty initiative, which aims to protect online privacy, said unnamed participants in their bid have made informal commitments of more than $20 billion in capital.
—Haleluya Hadero The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The next day, Mars will station retrograde in Leo — your relationship sector — inviting you to reflect on your one-on-one partnerships and romantic commitments.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Track and field typically struggles to prepare fans for its events because advanced commitments from professional athletes are not common.
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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Your employees should know how privacy impacts their roles and how to uphold obligations.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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How Data And Technology Can Help Cross-border employment means international payroll compliance, tax obligations, work permits, visas and distinctly different legal frameworks.Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Williams acknowledged that with every step Brown has been bumped up the ladder, more responsibilities have been dropped in his lap.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Membership and responsibilities of the National Energy Council are being developed now.Dipka Bhambhani, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kaling opted for the complete opposite end of the color spectrum for her announcing duties, wearing a dress courtesy of Rachel Gilbert.Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sauer had argued that the continuation of the case, which is currently on appeal, will impede the Republican from carrying out his presidential duties.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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