as in obligations
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 commitments
On multiple occasions since World War II, the United States has made bilateral security commitments to allies and partners in comparable postconflict situations.
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Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Initiatives might include flexible scheduling, remote work options, stress management resources, time off for family commitments or community participation.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Eric Lombard, a banker, will take on the role of finance minister at a critical time as France works to meet its commitments to European Union partners to lower its deficit, which is projected to hit 6 percent of GDP this year.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders who know how to support teams to become self-sufficient, honor their commitments and thrive on their own create high-functioning human systems.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Businesses have faced relentless scrutiny over their inability to translate social and environmental commitments into tangible outcomes.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The Pac-12 Conference applied for trademarks this month that attempt to cover various contingencies if the league—which currently has two members, with commitments to add six more in 2026—ends up eventually fielding nine, 10, 11, 13 or 14 schools.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Here's a look at where Greenberg stands on his campaign commitments.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Similarly, the Paris accord’s voluntary and scalable commitments helped sustain momentum even after the United States exited the deal in 2017.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Initiatives might include flexible scheduling, remote work options, stress management resources, time off for family commitments or community participation.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
What To Know Eric Lombard, a banker, will take on the role of finance minister at a critical time as France works to meet its commitments to European Union partners to lower its deficit, which is projected to hit 6 percent of GDP this year.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders who know how to support teams to become self-sufficient, honor their commitments and thrive on their own create high-functioning human systems.
—Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Businesses have faced relentless scrutiny over their inability to translate social and environmental commitments into tangible outcomes.
—Paul Klein, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The Pac-12 Conference applied for trademarks this month that attempt to cover various contingencies if the league—which currently has two members, with commitments to add six more in 2026—ends up eventually fielding nine, 10, 11, 13 or 14 schools.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Here's a look at where Greenberg stands on his campaign commitments.
—Stephanie Stremplewski, The Courier-Journal, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commitments
Noun
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Is this morally corrupt crowd determined to ignore constitutional obligations rather than ever admit a mistake?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even very large spending cuts will not make a meaningful dent in those existing interest obligations in a single year.—
Alicia Parlapiano,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To achieve peak performance, organizations must establish crystal-clear roles and responsibilities.—
Anjai Lal,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The constant tug-of-war between parental responsibilities and professional life can lead to feelings of guilt, stress and burnout that can seem insurmountable without the right strategies in place.—
Daniel Wendt,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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As for the core cheerleader duties on the field, the traditional responsibility to cheer — which is literally spelled out within the title itself — is surprisingly no longer, the mother-daughter duo clarify.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Harry and his American wife, Duchess Meghan, dropped their royal duties in Britain and moved to the United States in 2020.—
Lisa Richwine,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commitments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commitments. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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