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
Keep your message clear, your commitments realistic, and your follow-through tight so momentum actually builds.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Chris Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, told me that Catholic thought has informed some of his company’s ethical commitments.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The opportunity could help Shapiro prove his mettle when the presidential campaign season cranks up and would-be candidates go in search of institutional support, endorsements and donor commitments.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Such commitments from major studios to California are positive steps in the right direction for the state.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Valkyries still waiting on potential starters Notably not at Sunday’s practice were Williams, Jocytė, Kaila Charles, Iliana Rupert and Cecilia Zandalasini, who are still fulfilling international commitments.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
But long-term commitments to nuclear power made now will likely lock it in to countries' future energy mixes, said Joshua Kurlantzick of the Council on Foreign Relations.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With India facing an acute energy supply crunch, Washington is now pressing for those intentions to turn into near-term commitments.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Chris Olah, a co-founder of Anthropic, told me that Catholic thought has informed some of his company’s ethical commitments.
—Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
The rising senior joined teammate Giacomo Sanfilippo, a linebacker, as the first three commitments from the Orlando area’s 2027 class.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The opportunity could help Shapiro prove his mettle when the presidential campaign season cranks up and would-be candidates go in search of institutional support, endorsements and donor commitments.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Such commitments from major studios to California are positive steps in the right direction for the state.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Valkyries still waiting on potential starters Notably not at Sunday’s practice were Williams, Jocytė, Kaila Charles, Iliana Rupert and Cecilia Zandalasini, who are still fulfilling international commitments.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
But long-term commitments to nuclear power made now will likely lock it in to countries' future energy mixes, said Joshua Kurlantzick of the Council on Foreign Relations.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
With India facing an acute energy supply crunch, Washington is now pressing for those intentions to turn into near-term commitments.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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The budget emphasizes that HUD funding is insufficient to meet rental assistance obligations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Those obligations were not met.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Sherwood struggled in that role last year and should do better with fewer responsibilities.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its failure, especially the Republican majority in the House and Senate, to honor constitutional obligations as well as legislative and oversight responsibilities is disheartening.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The paramilitary guard will take over security duties currently performed by conventional military forces.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Mickey Mouse was hugely popular in Germany (including personally with Hitler), but Germany imposed hefty duties on the import of foreign films after the Nazis came to power, bringing Mickey Mouse’s broad viewership to a halt.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Be direct about needs, set clear boundaries, and make sure everything is understood.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Innovative, imaginative solutions that meet growth in population, business and agricultural needs.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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