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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
Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
While the land is not part of the Lake Nona development, Tavistock does plan to develop acreage surrounding the warehouse park for its future Sunbridge plan, which promises to bring thousands of homes and apartments, hotel, office and retail space.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Opt for Fast-Growers The best way to ensure a lush, quick-impact container garden that promises growth for the foreseeable future is to invest in fast-growing plants.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
For fans who have spent years piecing together the lore surrounding Robert’s Rebellion, this production promises to fill one of the biggest narrative gaps in the entire franchise.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
But no Attorney General in history has caused more damage to the department itself—damage that promises to long outlast Bondi’s tenure, and to be deepened, not repaired, by whoever is chosen to succeed her.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Today it’s called the Golden Ring and promises a four-star experience with views of uninhabited skyscrapers.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The production promises a unique theatrical experience.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
With passionate fans, rising stars, and a city embracing the spotlight, March Madness in Sacramento is delivering exactly what its name promises.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
McCaughey is a Newsmax cable host who smiles big, talks fast and touts audacious promises — foremost among them, a vow to eliminate the income tax in Connecticut, an idea that was central to Republican Bob Stefanowski’s losing campaign for governor against Lamont in 2018.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
That was one of the big promises of his 2015 campaign.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
And despite promises that more files were going to become public, the Justice Department in July said no more would be released, prompting Congress to pass a bill to force the agency to do so.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Competing civic interests and institutional missions inevitably clash, particularly when promises of cultural visibility and community representation are made simultaneously.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
But the administration has also used the threat of new levies to strike deals with major companies — like Pfizer, Eli Lilly and Bristol Myers Squibb — over the last year, with promises of lower prices for new drugs.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Brands do not need more promises from suppliers.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
North County residents have heard these promises for decades.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
The handlebar attaches to the scale with a retractable thermoplastic polyurethane cord and features a USB-C port on top for charging the scale's 1,000 mAh battery, which promises five months of power between charges.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Apr. 2026
While the land is not part of the Lake Nona development, Tavistock does plan to develop acreage surrounding the warehouse park for its future Sunbridge plan, which promises to bring thousands of homes and apartments, hotel, office and retail space.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Opt for Fast-Growers The best way to ensure a lush, quick-impact container garden that promises growth for the foreseeable future is to invest in fast-growing plants.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 Apr. 2026
For fans who have spent years piecing together the lore surrounding Robert’s Rebellion, this production promises to fill one of the biggest narrative gaps in the entire franchise.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
But no Attorney General in history has caused more damage to the department itself—damage that promises to long outlast Bondi’s tenure, and to be deepened, not repaired, by whoever is chosen to succeed her.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Today it’s called the Golden Ring and promises a four-star experience with views of uninhabited skyscrapers.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
The production promises a unique theatrical experience.
—Ryan Brennan
april 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
With passionate fans, rising stars, and a city embracing the spotlight, March Madness in Sacramento is delivering exactly what its name promises.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
Stubborn Venus in your visible 10th house argues with intense Pluto in your 7th House of Alliances, spotlighting a tug-of-war between public praise and private promises.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
McCaughey is a Newsmax cable host who smiles big, talks fast and touts audacious promises — foremost among them, a vow to eliminate the income tax in Connecticut, an idea that was central to Republican Bob Stefanowski’s losing campaign for governor against Lamont in 2018.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
That was one of the big promises of his 2015 campaign.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
And despite promises that more files were going to become public, the Justice Department in July said no more would be released, prompting Congress to pass a bill to force the agency to do so.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2026
Competing civic interests and institutional missions inevitably clash, particularly when promises of cultural visibility and community representation are made simultaneously.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
But the administration has also used the threat of new levies to strike deals with major companies — like Pfizer, Eli Lilly and Bristol Myers Squibb — over the last year, with promises of lower prices for new drugs.
—ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Brands do not need more promises from suppliers.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
North County residents have heard these promises for decades.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
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Cambodia passed unprecedented legislation Monday imposing life imprisonment for scam kingpins as the nation vows to eliminate cyber fraud operations by month’s end.—
Sopheng Cheang,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Salieri vows to bring him down.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With no apparent end to the Iran war in sight, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan predicts a gallon of gas will keep rising.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, Oklahoma should have a break from severe weather, then on Friday, the National Weather Service predicts that severe thunderstorms are possible across mostly northern Oklahoma.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The crop’s pull extends to the highest levels of national politics — presidential hopefuls have made a point of visiting Meru to publicly declare their support for the trade, with pledges to open new markets, defend growers, and confront foreign bans.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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And in the week that HBO Max at long last launched in the UK, paired with the Harry Potter trailer and big pledges from Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey, HBO execs were out in full force at Series Mania, spreading the word about upcoming content and revealing talent deals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Matas Buzelis swears Luka Dončić started it.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Without Brzezinski’s tact and creativity, Ashe swears the situation would have spiraled.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The advisory warns of snow, sleet, and heavy rain, with conditions likely to make roads slippery and hazardous.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps most importantly, Cheek warns how individual solutions aren’t enough to protect and heal us.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The shift in the industrial building’s property value hints that the site might experience a rise in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Traders are hoping for a resolution in the Middle East, but hot oil prices are likely to be sticky – and that bodes well for Chord Energy, according to Morgan Stanley.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The competition committee’s stated desire to play in the nation’s largest media markets seemingly bodes well for at least two of Texas’ tour stops.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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