commit
verb (used with object)
to do; perform; perpetrate.
committing
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present participleof commit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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She has denied committing any offence and is appealing the verdict.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
The difference is that Mr. Musk isn’t committing someone else’s money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Since they were writing the part for him, Los Javis asked Guitarrica to sign a contract committing to make the film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2026
The DNA recordings also revealed important information about when cells begin committing to their eventual roles in the body.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Midway through this process Rosa surprises me by committing a cardinal sin—she passes me a note.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
