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
This year’s program reflects the festival’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices and championing artists who challenge, inspire, and innovate.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
And none of this comes at the loss of IKEA’s commitment to shippable, packable furniture and affordability.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Even while boards are voting against anti-DEI polices this quarter, the stakes of losing FCC approval for its merger with Skydance appear to outweigh any commitments to DEI.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Their strong commitment to creating content that resonates with audiences mirrors our own mission.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
And none of this comes at the loss of IKEA’s commitment to shippable, packable furniture and affordability.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Even while boards are voting against anti-DEI polices this quarter, the stakes of losing FCC approval for its merger with Skydance appear to outweigh any commitments to DEI.
—Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Their strong commitment to creating content that resonates with audiences mirrors our own mission.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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His two sensational strikes against Madrid were a culmination of his dedication on the training ground.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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That demands real action, dedication, and daily commitment.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Influenced by Charles Darwin’s work on evolution, Maine differentiated between a dynamic West that embraced the rights of individuals and a frozen non-West forever caught in the throes of kinship obligations.—
Zachariah Mampilly,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Apr. 2025
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Under the Ukrainian constitution, martial law imposed because of Putin's invasion means there is no obligation to hold another ballot.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Republicans tried to recast the contest as a chance for Trump’s base to come out and show their loyalty to him and push back against judges Trump claims treat him and his administration unfairly.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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After all, Trump has proven in the past that his loyalty is conditional.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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The strategy is straightforward: invest at least $2,000 in a company's stock to gain shareholder rights, then submit resolutions pushing for corporate responsibility.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Spaniard made the move after winning the 2023 Masters, which changed his thinking about switching allegiances.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Across the nation more and more Hispanic—and to some extent Black voters—are switching allegiance the Republicans.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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The administration, early Wednesday, levied a 104 percent import tax on the nation after China imposed a 34 percent reciprocal tariff on the U.S. following the president’s announcement of new duties last week.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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Our general view on stocks has not changed, even as President Donald Trump ’s cumulative 104% tariff rate on Chinese imports — plus elevated duties on other major trading partners — went into effect at midnight.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The first 20 years of my career were at Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH), and my devotion was to the practice of medicine, caring for the critically ill and provide lifesaving opportunity to those in need of cardiac transplantation.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Frank's loyalty to the fans bred a reciprocal devotion that could turn dark.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The organization also estimated in 2020 that 20,000 children ages 6 to 17 in Texas either were currently in or were at very high risk for out-of-home or out-of-school placement because of their mental health needs.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, our Native Hawaiian CDFIs are experts at developing the services and products to meet the needs of the community.—
Oweesta,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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