1
as in executing
to carry through (as a process) to completion
accused of committing a felony
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2
as in pledging
to obligate by prior agreement
we were committed to finishing the project
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3
as in handing
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
commit only some power to each official
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as in imprisoning
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 committing
By committing to an experimental mindset, Knausgaard shifted his energy and focus away from self-doubt and toward creative exploration.
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Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
One of the defendants posted an online message, discussing committing genocide against Jewish people.
—Eric Leonard, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
By building the right teams and processes, bringing rigor to the planning and budgeting process, centering the customer and committing to continuous improvement, companies can build an operational engine that drives impactful product development—and competitive advantage.
—Haresh Bhungalia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
With both Samsung and Apple committing to Aliro, smart lock manufacturers will only need to add support for a single standard to work with digital wallets on iPhones and Galaxy phones.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
Both parties should test the waters and ensure that the collaboration works well before committing to larger, more complex projects.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Primark is a member of the Textiles 2030 initiative in the UK, a voluntary scheme with signatory brands committing to environmental targets and progress on the Textiles 2030 Circularity Roadmap.
—Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Both Greenberg and council Republicans say enforcing the ordinance could help police identify suspects of crimes, but Pryor is skeptical of its effectiveness and would like to see data on how many people are committing crimes in surgical masks.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committing
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The company has identified weaknesses in its internal controls over financial reporting and is executing a remediation plan, including hiring additional staff and implementing a new ERP system.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Management believes that the current cash on hand is sufficient to continue executing the business plan, assuming favorable guidance from the FDA regarding additional clinical trials.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Clampdown on press freedom in Cambodia Rights groups say Cambodia’s once thriving media sector has been decimated in recent years by former strongman Hun Sen, who ruled the country for more than three decades before handing power to his eldest son Hun Manet in 2022.Helen Regan, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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After handing Common the award, the two shared a kiss, prompting cheers in the studio.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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Have a clear and worthy mission, and be open to creative ways of accomplishing it.Lindsey Witmer Collins, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Paint a high-level picture of what success looks like in a year and what accomplishing their business priorities will look like.Archana Rao, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Fairmont's hospitality and the bright and lively restaurant atmosphere make for an exciting escape without leaving town.Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Equally adept at whisking off makeup residue, sunscreen, and other impurities—while leaving moisture intact—the face wash is fortified with soothing botanical ingredients with a designer pedigree.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Bailey, who appeared in 15 Broadway productions, retired from performing in 2008 following a devastating onstage accident.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Forest Service has 11 aircraft capable of performing this supervision in California, but only one — an airplane — can do so at night, Freeman said.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adopt Federated Machine Learning Adopting federated machine learning allows companies to protect users’ identities by processing data locally, without transferring it to a central server.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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But this summer, San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan worked around the state law by dismissing murder and attempted murder charges against two 15-year-olds and transferring them to a federal district court for prosecution.Axios San Diego, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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Bionano continues to face challenges in achieving profitability and securing additional funding to support its operations and strategic initiatives.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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It was sparked by Delta’s long-term goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and short-term goal of procuring 400 million gallons of SAF each year by the end of 2030, Frosch said.Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 2024
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That said, younger generations take a different approach to giving than their elders.April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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By giving users control over app permissions and blocking data trackers, Unplugged addresses both digital wellbeing and the growing concerns over data harvesting, particularly among young people.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Committing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committing. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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