committing

verb

present participle of commit
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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4
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 country is also placing its hopes on automation, with the government committing 1 billion Singapore dollars ($787 million) to public AI research from 2026 to 2030. — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026 Always check industry average rates and lender rates before committing to a mortgage lender. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 Jacobs-Freeman advises starting with textiles, layering a drapery, boucle throw, or even a set of dining chairs before committing in a more permanent way. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 Three weeks into his career, however, the rookie set a dubious mark by committing an error for the sixth straight game in Thursday night’s 5-1 loss to the Houston Astros. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 There are plenty of predators out there, committing violations big and small, that require accountability. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 Rather than committing to a single visual technique, the filmmakers plan to use different forms to move between the physical reality of Kurilov’s journey and his memories, perceptions and inner states. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Fifth, before committing combat forces abroad, there must be support from Congress and the American people. — Tom Jurkowsky, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026 Last September, a United Nations commission concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for committing
  1. executing
  2. pledging
  3. handing
  4. imprisoning
  5. accomplishing
  6. vowing
  7. leaving
  8. jailing
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  • Ternus’s expertise in executing on Apple’s product roadmap and maintaining the company’s high engineering standards signals a commitment to a central pillar of the Apple brand, even as the company seeks to evolve with the times.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In early 2026, satellite images revealed Akinci drones deployed in southern Egypt for executing strikes against the Rapid Support Forces fighting in the bloody civil war in neighboring Sudan.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Daniel Slim | Afp | Getty Images American Airlines has joined the growing list of employers pledging to match contributions to Trump Accounts for their employees, the company said Monday in an announcement exclusively provided to CNBC.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Ellison has now satisfied that request, pledging in writing to release 30 films a year for three years and to give each a 45-day window.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • That scoreboard is now misleading, because the same AI wave letting those companies shed jobs is handing thousands of capable people the time and the reason to build something of their own.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After missing the playoffs in 2025, Martin started off on a great note, handing a solid Mansfield program a 38-35 loss.
    — Charles Baggarly August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • The country’s remaining detention facilities are severely overcrowded while concerns have been raised about imprisoning gang members in parts of the country not currently under gang control.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Ilham Aliyev continued his father’s dictatorial legacy, imprisoning his critics and enriching his family and cronies, while polishing his country’s image by hosting Formula One events and the Eurovision Song Contest.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
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  • The three-time Olympic gold medalist celebrated accomplishing the feat, though there was a small caveat.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The task can remain the same even when the physical method of accomplishing it changes.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of accomplishing
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  • After vowing to return from his latest calf injury before the end of the season, Juan Soto came back before the end of August, a full month before the New York Mets enter their offseason.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Federal regulators, maritime agencies and Long Beach officials are crafting safety and oversight rules, vowing transparent public engagement.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • However, the largest drop in June occurred among prime-age workers, leaving several economists puzzled and surprised.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • First, the power goes out, leaving Bret wandering the halls as lights flicker around him.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of leaving
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  • BigXthaPlug's Grandstand show at the Iowa State Fair went on despite his arrest and jailing in Texas.
    — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 22 Aug. 2026
  • New York assemblywoman Emily Gallagher, a democratic socialist, spoke at a rally on Thursday protesting against jailing people who steal items, such as personal care products, as a result of living in poverty.
    — Emily Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of jailing

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“Committing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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