1
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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2
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
Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 26 July 2025
It's been three years since the United Nations Environment Assembly pledged to forge an international agreement to address the growing crisis of plastic waste that is clogging rivers, killing marine wildlife and causing human health concerns.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Some five years ago, automakers seemed desperate to catch up with Tesla and its sky-high valuation, and so made grand pledges.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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The total pledged to PEPFAR, or the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, that was slated to be cut: $400 million.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 26 July 2025
It's been three years since the United Nations Environment Assembly pledged to forge an international agreement to address the growing crisis of plastic waste that is clogging rivers, killing marine wildlife and causing human health concerns.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 July 2025
Noun
Trump was largely elected on his pledge to fix Americans’ finances.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 July 2025
Some five years ago, automakers seemed desperate to catch up with Tesla and its sky-high valuation, and so made grand pledges.
—Aarian Marshall, Wired News, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledge
Verb
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The Miami native had committed to the Bulldogs just two and a half weeks earlier.—
Marc Weiszer,
The Tennessean,
22 July 2025
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By demanding open standards, embracing open-source and choosing partners committed to a collaborative future, organizations can finally break free from the shackles of vendor control and build an IT ecosystem that truly serves their strategic ambitions.—
Rajat Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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To help with their dissatisfaction from their day job as housekeepers at a hotel and to help pay the bills, the duo spend their weekends crashing wealthy weddings and stealing the gifts to pawn.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
4 July 2025
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But right now, customers are pawning and not coming back to reclaim their rings or belt buckles.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2024
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President Donald Trump has sought to end temporary legal status for hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States and vowed to deport millions of undocumented people in the country.—
Doyinsola Oladipo,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed to stay in his post after his ruling bloc was projected to lose its majority in the country’s upper house of parliament.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
20 July 2025
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With its guarantee of seclusion and privacy, the island has become a celebrity haven (so much so that Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson bought a home there).—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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While Lazard and Hall will likely both make the team, there’s no guarantee for Corley, who missed substantial time in the spring due to an undisclosed injury.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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While the Sub Shop will be missed, fans can take solace in the promise that many beloved menu items will be preserved or adapted at other existing JewBoy locations, including the JewBoy Sliders outposts.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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Pretty brave after nearly losing her life on a day that started out so filled with promise.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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In early July, researchers deposited 200,000 European flat oyster (Ostrea edulis) larvae into the hull of a shipwreck off the coast of Belgium, reports Agence France-Presse (AFP).—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 July 2025
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The objects get caught in powerful tornadic updrafts which carry them thousands of feet into the air, then deposit them when the twister weakens.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Most people swear by Arnold's Country Kitchen, and that's a wonderful spot to get your Southern food fix.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Hager isn't the only on-air personality to use profanity during a live show, as the cohosts of The View are often censored — and, in Sara Haines' case, sometimes not — for swearing during their shows, too.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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On July 4, Trump signed his tax and spending cut bill, providing $350 billion for his border and national security agenda, including for the U.S.-Mexico border wall and for 100,000 migration detention facility beds.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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While still emphasizing performance, reliability and security, Power11 has expanded in scope to address a larger segment of the enterprise datacenter market.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Pledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledge. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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