committed
adjective
com·mit·ted
kə-ˈmi-təd 
1
: placed in confinement (as in a mental institution)
committed patients
2
: having made a pledge or commitment to someone (such as a romantic partner) or something (such as a cause)
committed partners
a committed parent/teacher
strongly committed to the fight for equal rights
also
: characterized by such a pledge or commitment
two people in a committed relationship
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Throughout this transition, CPB’s Board and management remain committed to our stewardship mission.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk was a committed conservative, but also an open man ever happy to debate.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Markets are fully committed to a Fed rate cut this month, with CME data showing investors have priced in a 0% chance of a hold as weak labor figures and softer inflation drive dovish bets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Through active listening, encouraging open dialogue and modeling vulnerability, managers build trust, engagement and a committed, high-performing team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Kirk was a committed conservative, but also an open man ever happy to debate.
—Debra J. Saunders, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Markets are fully committed to a Fed rate cut this month, with CME data showing investors have priced in a 0% chance of a hold as weak labor figures and softer inflation drive dovish bets.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Through active listening, encouraging open dialogue and modeling vulnerability, managers build trust, engagement and a committed, high-performing team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for committed
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“Committed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/committed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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