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as in executes
to carry through (as a process) to completion
accused of committing a felony
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as in leaves
to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
commit only some power to each official
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as in imprisons
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 commits
Each therapy dog team commits to at least two to three two-hour shifts monthly, the airport notes.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Like, perhaps, directing ABC to a settlement that commits $15 million to the president-elect’s future presidential museum.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Countries at the conference came to an agreement on the Baku Climate Unity Pact, which commits developed countries to mobilize $300 billion per year to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The melodrama is packed with more style – so, so much style – than narrative substance, though Jolie (who earned a Golden Globe nomination this week for her portrayal) fully commits to the role both emotionally and musically.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Since the team on defense commits a rule infraction, they should be penalized with 5 yards and the outcome of the play if the team on offense advances the ball beyond the line of scrimmage.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
With Lamont’s assent, the law Ritter crafted in cooperation with the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus commits the state to $875 million in borrowing over an initial five-year period, assuming about $175 million in grants in each of those five years.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Guarding the goal, a player commits a foul or a handball, resulting in a penalty kick to the opposition.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Myers commits to his characters — fully embodying such memorable personae as Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, and Shrek, among countless others — and is willing to fight for the smallest details.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Like, perhaps, directing ABC to a settlement that commits $15 million to the president-elect’s future presidential museum.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Countries at the conference came to an agreement on the Baku Climate Unity Pact, which commits developed countries to mobilize $300 billion per year to accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
The melodrama is packed with more style – so, so much style – than narrative substance, though Jolie (who earned a Golden Globe nomination this week for her portrayal) fully commits to the role both emotionally and musically.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Since the team on defense commits a rule infraction, they should be penalized with 5 yards and the outcome of the play if the team on offense advances the ball beyond the line of scrimmage.
—Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
With Lamont’s assent, the law Ritter crafted in cooperation with the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus commits the state to $875 million in borrowing over an initial five-year period, assuming about $175 million in grants in each of those five years.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Guarding the goal, a player commits a foul or a handball, resulting in a penalty kick to the opposition.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Myers commits to his characters — fully embodying such memorable personae as Wayne Campbell, Austin Powers, and Shrek, among countless others — and is willing to fight for the smallest details.
—Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commits
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Fred Battisti develops and executes a companywide leasing strategy as First National Realty Partners' Chief Revenue Officer.—
Fred Battisti,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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If the company executes well on its foundry plans and delivers compelling new CPU and GPU chips, Intel could see almost 3x upside.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
18 Oct. 2024
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The formula works into a moisturizing lather that leaves coils bouncy and ready for styling.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
28 Dec. 2024
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Unlike hiding apps — typically done by moving them to a folder or using a third-party launcher, which still leaves them accessible from the app drawer — Private Space creates a separate, secure area within your phone that is completely isolated.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
28 Dec. 2024
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Blue Ivy performs alongside her mom Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter was alongside her mom during the big halftime show.—
Caché McClay,
The Enquirer,
27 Dec. 2024
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First, there are those who lip-sync – like Kili Paul, a Tanzanian social media star who performs Bollywood and other movie hits against the backdrop of his rural community — a mix of greenery and low-slung buildings.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
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Below, in a chat with THR, Birmingham expands on that pitch, while also explaining how Sheridan accomplishes such authenticity in his Native storytelling and why the death of John Dutton (Kevin Costner‘s character) had to happen in order to arrive at this full-circle ending.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
20 Dec. 2024
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Acquiring the veteran accomplishes two goals the Yankees set out for themselves after missing out on Soto — get better defensively and more athletic.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
17 Dec. 2024
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As 2025 begins, the slate of January releases promises a strong start to the year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2025
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The deal to host the Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia is finalized, with an official announcement expected soon, possibly during Monday's Raw Netflix premiere, which promises to bring in a huge international audience.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Tax returns Let’s start with the tax return, a near-universal document that fulfills our annual duty to Uncle Sam.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
25 Dec. 2024
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The show is sponsored by Amazon and each episode fulfills the school's Amazon Wish List to support teachers and students.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
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Past performance gives no indication of future results.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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The courts back up that interpretation, but not everyone else buys it, so many front-line professionals refuse to use the tools the law gives them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Based on a recent week’s test, the AWD Sport Touring Hybrid delivers all the goods the CRV is known for.—
Josh Max,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In it, the singer-songwriter saunters in a polka-dot dress before the screen pans to a glamorous-looking Carey, who delivers a whistle note.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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