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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The league and our security team have been in contact with the Phoenix Mercury organization and remain committed to protecting all players.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
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Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
The Clippers, already shedding veteran stars like George and James Harden, are now fully committed to building a younger, more robust roster for the long term.
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
It's been one week since devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, and heartbreaking images continue to emerge from the disaster zone while South Florida's Venezuelan community remains committed to helping survivors.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
—
Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
The Clippers, already shedding veteran stars like George and James Harden, are now fully committed to building a younger, more robust roster for the long term.
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
It's been one week since devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela, and heartbreaking images continue to emerge from the disaster zone while South Florida's Venezuelan community remains committed to helping survivors.
—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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