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as in accomplished
to carry through (as a process) to completion
accused of committing a felony
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as in left
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
commit only some power to each official
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as in imprisoned
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 committed
Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Weaver’s character has a dramatic arc that includes coming to terms with his homosexuality, a stint in prison, and later, a committed relationship.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026
Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Yebit is the only four-star committed to TCU, per 247Sports.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
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Adjective
The Big 12 has long spoken out about the dangers of sports wagering by student-athletes and remains committed to protecting the competitive integrity of conference competition.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026
Weaver’s character has a dramatic arc that includes coming to terms with his homosexuality, a stint in prison, and later, a committed relationship.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 June 2026
Verb
Both Woods and Russell have committed to play college golf at Florida State.
—Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
Yebit is the only four-star committed to TCU, per 247Sports.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committed
Adjective
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All the properties—the new initiates and those who re-pledged, so to speak—were honored at an event at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris on June 2.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Verb
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All five Atlanta starters, Angel Reese, Allisha Gray, Jordin Canada, Rhyne Howard, and Naz Hillmon, finished with at least 15 points, only the fourth time in franchise history a starting five has accomplished that feat.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Hill thanked the community for its support during her tenure, pointing to her three and a half years leading the district and saying the work accomplished with staff and families remains meaningful to her.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Russia's war in Ukraine, which Trump once vowed to end, rages on.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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Trump has vowed dozens of times that an agreement to end the war that began in February is near, only for none to materialize so far.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Babies are handed six-shooters before the butt slap.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Police said that Tree was on the list of passengers handed to aviation authorities, but have not been able to identify the bodies of those killed in the crash.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Rob-Will seems imprisoned in a crucible of masculinity.—
William Earl,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Audriana had a particularly difficult time when her father was imprisoned and later deported to Italy.—
Jamie Ballard,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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For the fathers who have flocked to his page, his messages about continuing to show up as an engaged parent have clearly struck a chord.—
Christian Dashiell Published,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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More importantly, the entire team became more engaged, decisive and effective.—
Kent Merrell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Fast forward to July 2024, Cypress Hill fulfilled the prophecy by joining the LSO for a one-night concert of their 1993 album, Black Sunday, at the Royal Albert Hall.—
Dan Snierson,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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And this team fulfilled that hope with grit, resilience and heart — just like the five boroughs itself.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
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And among the security staff, assorted suits and other hangers-on, the money promised to the players disappeared.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In Kansas City, at least, that promised efficiency has yet to be realized.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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