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
The three suspects were booked into juvenile hall for assault with a firearm, participating in a criminal street gang, gang enhancement and unlawful assembly for the purpose of committing a violent act.
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Brandon Downs, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Marion outrebounded West Memphis 24-17 and forced 17 turnovers while committing just 8 of its own.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Upon learning of King’s death, CRS mediators addressed the crowd that gathered encouraged them to go home and refrain from protesting or committing acts of violence, a DOJ report said.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Minnesota Democrats quickly accused the ICE officer of committing an unprovoked murder, and bystander videos of the confrontation did little to clear up which narrative is closest to the truth.
—Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Share your needs kindly, and keep committing to small, daily steps that reduce pressure at home and in a crowd.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Cornerback Braylon Conley will join Thompkins in the SEC after committing to Georgia.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Petrostates and oil companies are increasingly emboldened to push back against any language blaming fossil fuels for climate change or committing to phasing them out.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
These events also allow families who can’t join on weekday mornings to experience what the bike bus is all about before committing to a regular schedule.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
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Rodarte, while executing a search warrant at an Olivehurst home the morning of March 26, was killed by a single gunshot, which authorities said was fired by Rick David Oliver.—
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Trump previously floated the idea of executing attacks on Mexico.—
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At least 1,000 people must sign a petition pledging to purchase an organization's specialty plate if it's approved, according to the BMV, which can terminate a plate after three years if enough people don't buy it annually.—
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To ensure both employees and customers are equipped to use the latest advanced technologies, Caterpillar is pledging $25 million over five years to launch a global innovation prize.—
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In the fourth quarter and the game well in hand, Ndukwe blocked James Ferguson-Reynolds’ punt, handing IU the ball on the seven.—
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Sanders recorded 16 tackles and one forced fumble in 13 games, with Pro Football Focus handing him the third-best grade of all Texas State defenders.—
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For decades, the Islamic Republic has neutered its domestic opposition, imprisoning its critics including former presidents.—
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Maduro ruled Venezuela's 28 million people as an autocrat, imprisoning his opposition and leaving the economy of an oil rich nation in shambles.—
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Malinin holds the honor as the only skater ever to land a quad axel in competition, first accomplishing the feat in 2022.—
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But experts warn that accomplishing anything near a return to full capacity oil production in Venezuela will likely take years.—
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District Attorney Summer Stephan issued a statement disagreeing with the decision and vowing to fight.—
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And even with the Bears collectively vowing to rapidly turn the page, that task may now be the equivalent of flipping over a 150-pound stone tablet.—
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Limited backup power could knock out internet access, leaving millions to wait for instant answers.—
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Vatti said Diamantis made an $80,000 payment on the day after signing the retainer and made an additional six payments totalling $105,000 between August 2024 and February 2025, leaving the $65,000 balance.—
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Symbolic political prisoner releases bring hope The Chavismo movement has been accused of jailing political prisoners for decades and holding them in the infamous Helicoide prison, controlled by the Bolivarian National Intelligence Service (SEBIN).—
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There were massacres, suppression of speech, banning of political opposition, closing of non-Islamist press, jailing of opponents and public executions of political and religious enemies.—
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“Committing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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