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as in vows
to make a solemn declaration of intent
they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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as in predicts
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 pledges
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 promises
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The platform promises to address complaints faster and make the process more transparent.
—AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Featuring Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Hamish Linklater, Gen V season two sees Godolkin University adjust to the mysterious new Dean who preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Strawberry Nurri Protein Shake The Strawberry Nurri Protein Shake promises 30 grams of protein with only 1 gram of sugar.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
BidCompareAI promises to turn confusing, inconsistent bids into clear, side-by-side insights.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
At festivals, word of mouth travels fast, and before long, a movie that promises complete emotional devastation becomes the hottest ticket in town.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Director Fujii Michihito, working alongside Okada, has crafted what promises to be a visual spectacle, particularly evident in the large-scale melee sequence at Tenryuji Temple.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But over the years, the promises of H-2A — such as humane working conditions, free housing and far better wages than back home — have been undermined by the relative ease of exploiting workers due to scant oversight of the program.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The inclusion of online content creators, such as podcasters and social media influencers, promises to sweeten the allure of internet fame and marks the rising prominence of a new class of performers.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The struggles of the industry coincide with a broader conversation around the failure of generative AI to deliver more quickly on its lofty promises of productivity and efficiency.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
But Arafat’s promises were empty.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
This was a symbol of restoration, renewal, and the fulfillment of God’s promises to His people.
—John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Pope Francis fervently willed the Acutis sainthood case forward — convinced that the church needed someone like him to attract young Catholics to the faith while addressing the promises and perils of the digital age.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Make no financial promises, especially based on an impulsive decision.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander’s iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean (Hamish Linklater) preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The platform promises to address complaints faster and make the process more transparent.
—AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Featuring Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Hamish Linklater, Gen V season two sees Godolkin University adjust to the mysterious new Dean who preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever.
—Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Strawberry Nurri Protein Shake The Strawberry Nurri Protein Shake promises 30 grams of protein with only 1 gram of sugar.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
BidCompareAI promises to turn confusing, inconsistent bids into clear, side-by-side insights.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
At festivals, word of mouth travels fast, and before long, a movie that promises complete emotional devastation becomes the hottest ticket in town.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
The ceremony promises one show-stopping moment after another, with Lady Gaga nominated for a whopping 12 trophies.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Director Fujii Michihito, working alongside Okada, has crafted what promises to be a visual spectacle, particularly evident in the large-scale melee sequence at Tenryuji Temple.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
The findings echo broader concerns that AI tools may not yet deliver on their productivity promises.
—Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
But over the years, the promises of H-2A — such as humane working conditions, free housing and far better wages than back home — have been undermined by the relative ease of exploiting workers due to scant oversight of the program.
—ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025
The inclusion of online content creators, such as podcasters and social media influencers, promises to sweeten the allure of internet fame and marks the rising prominence of a new class of performers.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
The struggles of the industry coincide with a broader conversation around the failure of generative AI to deliver more quickly on its lofty promises of productivity and efficiency.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
But Arafat’s promises were empty.
—Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
This was a symbol of restoration, renewal, and the fulfillment of God’s promises to His people.
—John Fugelsang
september 12, Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Pope Francis fervently willed the Acutis sainthood case forward — convinced that the church needed someone like him to attract young Catholics to the faith while addressing the promises and perils of the digital age.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Make no financial promises, especially based on an impulsive decision.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
Verb
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White House vows accountability after Charlotte Metro murder 2.—
,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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President vows protection for citizens abroad President Lee Jae Myung expressed deep concern about the detention and pledged stronger protections for Korean citizens overseas.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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By the mid-2030s, the UN predicts that the number of individuals aged 80 and older will outnumber infants.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Child Tax Credit For 2026, Bloomberg predicts the amount of the child tax credit will be $2,200.—
KELLY PHILLIPS ERB,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pledges are big — but the gap is bigger.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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For now, though, the corporate pledges aren’t leading to better jobs numbers.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Laura confronts Cherry about Nicholas and swears to tell Daniel everything.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bronax Pillow Slippers One PEOPLE shopping writer swears by these cushy house shoes, which have held up to three years of daily wear.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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During one of the harrowing trips, 11-year-old Spike (Alfie Williams) learns from his father, Jamie (Taylor-Johnson), of the location of a strange doctor named Kelson (Fiennes), but warns his son to stay away from the madman.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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While a seven-figure career without a degree sounds like a dream for Gen Z, Eklund also warns that success doesn’t always come swiftly.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But, surprisingly, 2022 research published in Sleep Science hints that none of these explanations truly cover it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The post hints that Lucky Cat Miami will return at some point, although a couple of restaurants have made the same promise only to close permanently.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Hiring here usually bodes well for housing.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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But the market performance bodes well for the NFL.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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