1
as in committing
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 pawning
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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as in vowing
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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Recent Examples of pledging
World leaders are expressing their condolences today and pledging support through aid, search and rescue assistance and military equipment.
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Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The list of countries pledging to send humanitarian aid includes the United States, Brazil, El Salvador, Mexico, Spain, Germany, France and many others.
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Dulce Suarez,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Its founder, Chef José Andrés, is pledging $1 million to Venezuela through his philanthropic initiative, the Longer Tables Fund.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
On June 11, NASA held an exhibit at Fan Festival Houston about FIFA, pledging to open the event during every tournament match held in Houston's east downtown.
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Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
One is Dan Cox, an attorney who lost his gubernatorial bid four years ago, and who has more embraced a rightward flank, pledging to cut taxes and invest in housing affordability programs.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
But Amazon, which had a tough time getting workers back to their office desks—including thousands of employees pledging to walk out from their jobs to take a stand—isn’t budging.
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Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
There was some positive news on funding last week, with the United States pledging $800 million to the WFP.
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Giada Zampano,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Tosetti promised that the crew would be paid, pledging his own money to cover the debt.
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Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The list of countries pledging to send humanitarian aid includes the United States, Brazil, El Salvador, Mexico, Spain, Germany, France and many others.
—
Dulce Suarez,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Its founder, Chef José Andrés, is pledging $1 million to Venezuela through his philanthropic initiative, the Longer Tables Fund.
—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
On June 11, NASA held an exhibit at Fan Festival Houston about FIFA, pledging to open the event during every tournament match held in Houston's east downtown.
—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 June 2026
One is Dan Cox, an attorney who lost his gubernatorial bid four years ago, and who has more embraced a rightward flank, pledging to cut taxes and invest in housing affordability programs.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
But Amazon, which had a tough time getting workers back to their office desks—including thousands of employees pledging to walk out from their jobs to take a stand—isn’t budging.
—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
There was some positive news on funding last week, with the United States pledging $800 million to the WFP.
—
Giada Zampano,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Tosetti promised that the crew would be paid, pledging his own money to cover the debt.
—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledging
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Blackstone is committing $5 billion in initial equity to the venture, with plans to bring 500 megawatts of capacity online by 2027 and scale from there.
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Limited runs allow film and television stars to enjoy a turn on the stage without committing to a nine-month contract.
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When interviewed by police in May, Weckesser allegedly admitted to stealing the ring from the home and re-shaping it before pawning it off.
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Following the break-in, police said Kisakye traveled to Miami and began pawning expensive jewelry.
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As Mexico’s team prepares to take on England on Sunday night, a match that many predict will be the toughest yet for El Tri, authorities nationwide are vowing to strengthen safety protocols.
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Several Gulf countries have strongly denounced Iran's drone strikes Saturday on the island nation of Bahrain, while vowing to stand united against any possible aggression from Tehran in the future.
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The bottom line Temporarily parting with $80,000 by depositing into a CD account won't be appropriate for every saver.
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On the Fourth of July, the federal government will start depositing $1,000 in the stock market for every eligible American newborn.
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Trump campaigned on addressing those frustrations, promising disruption instead of the status quo.
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The forecasts are looking increasingly promising for aurora chasers.
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The Atlanta Police Department later released bodycam footage to TMZ, which showed Poirier attempting to fight a police officer and swearing at airline employees.
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The trio signed the papers swearing their allegiance to the United States of America, not King George the Third.
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“Pledging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledging. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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