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
Pilot projects with the county can last no longer than one year, and the county hasn’t made any commitments beyond that with Clean Earth Innovations.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
My job is to keep our mission, vision, and commitment to impact front and center and to make sure our staff feel supported and able to stay focused on the work.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Mayor Barbara Lee subsequently made a commitment to modernize the city charter.
—Steven Falk, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
How to start Serious leisure doesn’t happen instantly, and not every practice needs to reach this level of commitment.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
My job is to keep our mission, vision, and commitment to impact front and center and to make sure our staff feel supported and able to stay focused on the work.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Mayor Barbara Lee subsequently made a commitment to modernize the city charter.
—Steven Falk, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
How to start Serious leisure doesn’t happen instantly, and not every practice needs to reach this level of commitment.
—Emily Messina, The Conversation, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for commitment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitment
Noun
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The week will highlight the show’s dedication to celebrating women who inspire change, break barriers and uplift one another.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dear Academy members, Thank you for your dedication and participation this Oscars season.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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But when a mysterious stranger begins blackmailing Neve, she is forced to compromise every legal, moral and ethical obligation to gain an acquittal — or else risk her dark secrets being exposed.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this month, Parisian officials conducted a search of facilities connected to Elon Musk’s X as part of an investigation into regulatory obligations.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Feb. 2026
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Accountability builds safety and loyalty; shifting blame never works for long.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Cineplex chief said data from the company’s Scene loyalty program helps target the right theaters and showtimes to reach diverse and multicultural audiences across Canada.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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In recent years, as climate change has fueled more intense events, from flooding to wildfires, the federal government has assumed a greater financial responsibility for natural disaster recovery.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Warren's dojo provided a structured environment, teaching students responsibility and restraint alongside martial arts.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Academy-award winner and Alabama native Octavia Spencer makes no bones about where her allegiance lies on the football field.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officials like Raffensperger and Carr put their duty to the people of their state before their allegiance to their party.—
Barbara McQuade,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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First Amendment experts question whether such dismissals violate free speech protections for public employees’ off-duty commentary.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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The dead included Hussein Hassan Hussein al-Semieri, a paramedic who was on duty at the time, said the hospital.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Her love songs have always had a strong current of devotion, but her conviction here is ironclad, her voice clarion rather than yearning.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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What had begun as a friendship was now closer to devotion.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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In the weeks after the December 14 attack, the government has repeatedly pushed the need for social cohesion.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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In this way, as high-functioning digital tools are radically recontextualizing the world of investing, financial dashboards are evolving to meet new needs and answer new problems.—
William Jones,
Ascend Agency,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Commitment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitment. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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