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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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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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An investor can set the parameters of a trade so that when the timing is right, the system immediately executes the trade without human oversight.Thomas Hartmann, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Every time a tenant leaves, the owner incurs significant costs and lost revenue.Joshua Stein, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Social, political, and economic disparities persist, and the speed of modern life leaves little room for reflection.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the past tracking week, consumption of Nevermind increased, perhaps thanks to holiday shoppers—not that the title ever performs poorly.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Apropos of health and wellness, the onsite Mayan Luxury Spa performs treatments with herbs and volcanic stones in the indigenous temazcal type of sweat lodges.John Oseid, Forbes, 23 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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New Founding’s talent network, which promises to place candidates at companies that support the organization’s mission, is 3,000 members strong and growing.David Jeans, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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From Billy Joel and Justin Timberlake to Shakira, the year promises something for every music fan.Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Dec. 2024
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Powell notes that Amazon’s vast selection of products across categories, from musical instruments to educational materials and tech, fulfills a wide range of needs for classrooms.Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 18 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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The most interesting portion of the Fifth Circuit's opinion is the discussion that the Corporate Transparency Act, which gives rise to the FINCIN BOI requirements, is very likely a constitutional exercise of Congress' powers under the Commerce Clause.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Patriots and Raiders are both 3-12 and our model gives the Chargers a 66 percent chance to beat New England and a 73 percent chance to take down Las Vegas.James Boyd, The Athletic, 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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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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