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as in executes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
accused of committing a felony
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as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
commit only some power to each official
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as in imprisons
to put in or as if in prison
The defendant was committed to prison following the guilty verdict.
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Recent Examples of commits
Guarding the goal, a player commits a foul or a handball, resulting in a penalty kick to the opposition.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Myers commits to his characters — fully embodying such memorable personae as Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, and Shrek, among countless others — and is willing to fight for the smallest details.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
In total, 13 commits turned away from their pledge to the Trojans during this recruiting cycle, among the most of any program in the country.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The film commits as much to its Christmas setting — including a choir of Gremlin carolers — as to its wanton cartoon violence.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
For example, if your manager commits to providing you with additional resources for professional development, include that in your follow-up email.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Will Ferrell fully commits to the chaotic energy of someone who lives and breathes Christmas, while also having to interact with some not-so-jolly people on his quest to find his biological father.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The Atlantic Salmon Federation commits time, expertise, and resources to research, conservation efforts, and dam removal and has been fighting the good fight since 1948.
—David Coggins, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2024
Others have to be the person who commits to all the driving.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Myers commits to his characters — fully embodying such memorable personae as Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, and Shrek, among countless others — and is willing to fight for the smallest details.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
In total, 13 commits turned away from their pledge to the Trojans during this recruiting cycle, among the most of any program in the country.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024
The film commits as much to its Christmas setting — including a choir of Gremlin carolers — as to its wanton cartoon violence.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
For example, if your manager commits to providing you with additional resources for professional development, include that in your follow-up email.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Will Ferrell fully commits to the chaotic energy of someone who lives and breathes Christmas, while also having to interact with some not-so-jolly people on his quest to find his biological father.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
The Atlantic Salmon Federation commits time, expertise, and resources to research, conservation efforts, and dam removal and has been fighting the good fight since 1948.
—David Coggins, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2024
Others have to be the person who commits to all the driving.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commits
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If the company executes well on its foundry plans and delivers compelling new CPU and GPU chips, Intel could see almost 3x upside.Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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An investor can set the parameters of a trade so that when the timing is right, the system immediately executes the trade without human oversight.Thomas Hartmann, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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The medium-length and smooth finish leaves a lingering impression of vanilla, caramel, and oak.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Often, the high-pressure environment of constant approvals leaves little room for reflection on the broader portfolio’s feasibility or alignment.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dylan shows up midway through the taping and performs a song with Moffette.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Watch on Deadline The network typically performs very well toward the end of the year with both 25 Days of Christmas and 31 Nights of Halloween in October, which both include a lineup of fan-favorite films to draw audiences in.Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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That fluid movement accomplishes several things, Geersen says.Matt Benoit, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
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Trust yourself to get things done instead of relying on someone who talks big but accomplishes little.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Unfettered creativity promises that the films in this section will shape the greater next wave in global cinema.Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The series promises to blend action, romance and comedy elements within its zombie apocalypse framework.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shopping for self-care rarely fulfills that need.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Touches like that indicate a confidence that could result in top-notch pop music — and Rosie more than fulfills that promise because of its solid songwriting and the captivating woman at the album’s center.Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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In short, the super-powered face serum gives skin an energy boost with its breakthrough technology that helps skin act younger.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Discovery Set gives an introduction to the brand’s three-step regimen, and helps to reduce redness, inflammation and improve hydration.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jack McBrayer plays a flustered resort concierge who delivers the terrible news to two bridezilla-esque adults who won’t be walking down the aisle in white but are still very invested in the nuptials.Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The limited series also has an interactive color display on the hand controller that delivers data from every session.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Commits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commits. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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