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as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
I would love to go to dinner with you, but I've pledged myself to a play with my parents that night
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as in to pawn
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent
I pledge that I will abide by all of the rules of this organization
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as in guarantee
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
I was required to leave my keys as a pledge that I would bring the car back
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
made a pledge to quit smoking
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Recent Examples of pledge
Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
The band pledged $500,000 to support wildfire relief efforts through Bama Works, the band’s nonprofit, and lead vocalist Dave Matthews will perform with John Mayer at the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Sheridan sophomore offensive lineman Bradley Sturdivant went public Sunday with his commitment to Arkansas after informing coach Sam Pittman of his pledge during Saturday’s Junior Day visit.
—Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Verb
On New Year’s Day, a man who pledged support for ISIS rammed a pickup truck down Bourbon Street, killing 14 people.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
The band pledged $500,000 to support wildfire relief efforts through Bama Works, the band’s nonprofit, and lead vocalist Dave Matthews will perform with John Mayer at the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
Trump held a rally in Las Vegas on Saturday repeating the 2024 campaign pledge about tips.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Sheridan sophomore offensive lineman Bradley Sturdivant went public Sunday with his commitment to Arkansas after informing coach Sam Pittman of his pledge during Saturday’s Junior Day visit.
—Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledge
Verb
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But Dallas’ inability to commit to Dončić is all the more reason for the Warriors to commit to Curry in ways beyond general wealth.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Of course, many of the assaults that were found to be committed by serial rapists could have been prevented, if only the rape kits of their earlier victims had been tested with some dispatch.—
Jessica Winter,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The family found the jewelry at a local pawn shop, where an employee of Maple Ridge Memory Care in Essex Junction had pawned it off, according to the state Attorney General’s Office.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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Here, Morgan Murphy simply ignores the talk-show question she’s asked and chooses instead to try to pawn a used desk of hers off on someone in the audience.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
6 Sep. 2024
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Mexico Mexico also vowed retaliation following the news, although did not reveal specifics.—
Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
2 Feb. 2025
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Speaking to Cathy Kelley backstage while wearing a neck brace, Speed vowed to return for the 2026 Royal Rumble, boldly calling out everyone—including Roman Reigns.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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The framers of the 14th Amendment made sure that the guarantee of birthright citizenship was enshrined in the Constitution so that it would be protected from the worst impulses of politicians.—
Elizabeth Wydra and Nina Henry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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That means Miami could potentially be searching for replacements in this unit because there’s no guarantee any of the four will be back.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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The models have shown considerable promise in preliminary tests, following their release shortly after the announcement of DeepSeek’s R1 model, which also showcased new reasoning capabilities.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
29 Jan. 2025
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The question is: Are the companies prepared for the huge influx of detainees —as many as 11 million over the coming years — should Trump deliver on his campaign promise?—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Guests must deposit their phones at the entrance and each evening includes a lavish dinner, served in a tasteful setting.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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About six years after Jackson deposited her inheritance in the bank, the Star reported that a bank employee siphoned her account and embezzled about $700,000.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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He was sworn into office less than two months ago and has responded to one catastrophic crisis after another ever since.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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More:Trump stops in Asheville, NC, to tour storm damage; Deportation flights begin: Live updates Trump, who served as the country's 45th President from 2017-2021, was sworn into office again on Monday in Washington, D.C., naming him the 47th President of the United States.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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As part of that effort, the Regional Office of Education, its director of security, Theresa Ward, and the Will County School Safety Task Force has met with school resource officers from 34 districts to put together a needs assessment.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Together, these women and their peers have worked across diverse policy areas, including international relations, technology, public engagement, national security and more, leaving an indelible mark on the administration’s legacy.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Pledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledge. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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