OVERCOMMIT Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

overcommit

verb

Definition of overcommit

as in to promise

Related Words

Relevance

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renege

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Recent Examples of overcommit Don't Overdo Step One Don’t overcommit to the first cleaning step. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 Dec. 2025 The Feasibility Of Contractual Obligations Do not overcommit the organization to contractual obligations that may become unsustainable in the future. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Just don’t overcommit — full moons are chaotic, and your calendar can’t hold everything. — Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 3 Aug. 2025 For instance, their tendency to overcommit and prioritize work above all else can lead to stress, burnout and emotional disconnection. — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for overcommit

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Verb

The couple was ready to back out, but the contractor promised to repair the damage at no extra cost, and an inspector said that Pinky’s bones were still good.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
Samsung also promises improved video quality at night, calling it brighter and clearer with less noise.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of promise

Verb

His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has vowed to avenge his death.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Bonta also vowed to defend SB 976, the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, a new California law that is being challenged by tech giants on First Amendment grounds.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vow

Verb

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
Three of the South Dakota State commit’s six receptions ended in the end zone.

— Jerry Birchfield, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of commit

Verb

People who speak on development projects in the Gables are required to swear under oath to tell the truth.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
Graham was sworn into office as her sibling's interim replacement and is now running to be his full-time replacement for a full term beginning in 2027.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of swear

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