1
as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent
they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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2
as in to predict
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show
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as in vow
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
he made a promise to arrive on time, come hell or high water
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Recent Examples of promise
Eddie Pells, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Some schools grant promising chess players holidays to train and travel.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 8 June 2025
Joe Hernandez, NPR, 8 June 2025
The president also campaigned on the promise of mass deportations and appointed Tom Homan as his administration's border czar to execute his agenda.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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Verb
The College Sports Commission promises to be quicker and more efficient than the NCAA.
—Eddie Pells, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2025
Some schools grant promising chess players holidays to train and travel.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 8 June 2025
Noun
Trump has ramped up immigration enforcement in his second term after running on a promise to conduct mass deportations.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 8 June 2025
The president also campaigned on the promise of mass deportations and appointed Tom Homan as his administration's border czar to execute his agenda.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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On the Democratic side, senators have vowed to not discuss stadium funding until the state approves more money for victims of the St. Louis-area tornadoes.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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Organizers of Budapest Pride, which draws tens of thousands annually and is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, have vowed that the event will go on as planned despite the threat of legal sanctions.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Clean energy installations, including solar, will continue, if more slowly than previously predicted.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Prices could further spike, however, if Iran targets Saudi Arabia’s oil supplies or creates shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, through which almost 25% of total global oil consumption flows, with some experts predicting $100 oil per barrel.—
Mathias Hammer,
semafor.com,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Two recent rounds of direct peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul have yielded no significant breakthroughs beyond pledges to swap prisoners as well as thousands of their dead and seriously wounded troops.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Four new pledges, from four different states, chose the Broncos.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Trendsetters are misting it on their bodies after workouts, spritzing it on their faces as part of their daily cleansing routine, and swearing by it on social media.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 June 2025
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As a knight, I am sworn to protect the king’s honor.—
Roland High,
New Yorker,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … ‘VERY DAMAGING’ – '60 Minutes' correspondent Scott Pelley warns against CBS settlement with Trump.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Businesses and economists have warned otherwise, spurring uncertainty about consumer spending and fears of a potential recession.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Of course, Brooklyn still has another month to go, but the fact that prices are rising in the face of rising supply and a weakening market environment hints that Brooklyn may be quietly rebounding.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at Tuesday’s briefing that Vought would continue to cut spending, hinting that there could be additional efforts to return funds.—
Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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