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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
Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Learning How to Skimo—With an E-Ski E-Skimo promises to cut the grind by 30 percent, meaning 30 percent less of a muscle workout—while boosting speed by 80 percent, potentially extending range fourfold.
—Kendall Hunter, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
The stage version promises to dig into those same raw, human themes alongside the supernatural scares.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
This is where the theory promises to dissolve disputes about interpretation.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
This year’s festival is from April 16-19 and promises four days of art, food, drinks, live music and family-friendly fun.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The doc, produced by Two Wolves Films, promises to contrast natural beauty with human challenges, wariness, and even ugliness.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
But the 8th Regiment plan promises to add friction to that process, so that some of the concertgoers’ dollars stick to the blocks around the Armory.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
The company promises its network is purely voluntary, and secured against hackers.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
And for anyone who has ever been gripped by the eerie tale of the Crain family, the prospect of experiencing those chills in a live setting promises to be something entirely different.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
But, more intriguingly, the often shape-shifting iconoclast will be trying on what promises to be a new or at least evolved musical style.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Here's a look at some of the promises Kennedy made during his confirmation process.
—Amanda Seitz, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
Ocasio 31 years ago in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, has certainly questioned the administration’s practice of harassing and breaking promises to Latinos, especially those from unstable nations who have sought asylum here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike Musk, who’s known for making lofty promises, Cardenas prefers not to make many public predictions about Apollo.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
This is clear on entry, as the exhibition floor itself is turned into a series of unstable ramps that rise and fall, echoing the references to the promises and disappointments of modern life that permeate the show.
—K. Desbouis, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2026
The court ruled that First American Home Warranty didn’t make the same promises to all customers, so class certification was denied.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
The company promises lower fares by giving drivers 100% of the rider's payment, cutting out commissions and fees on both sides.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Learning How to Skimo—With an E-Ski E-Skimo promises to cut the grind by 30 percent, meaning 30 percent less of a muscle workout—while boosting speed by 80 percent, potentially extending range fourfold.
—Kendall Hunter, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
The stage version promises to dig into those same raw, human themes alongside the supernatural scares.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
This is where the theory promises to dissolve disputes about interpretation.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
This year’s festival is from April 16-19 and promises four days of art, food, drinks, live music and family-friendly fun.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
The doc, produced by Two Wolves Films, promises to contrast natural beauty with human challenges, wariness, and even ugliness.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
But the 8th Regiment plan promises to add friction to that process, so that some of the concertgoers’ dollars stick to the blocks around the Armory.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 10 Feb. 2026
The company promises its network is purely voluntary, and secured against hackers.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Noun
Keeping manageable promises can build our confidence!
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
And for anyone who has ever been gripped by the eerie tale of the Crain family, the prospect of experiencing those chills in a live setting promises to be something entirely different.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
But, more intriguingly, the often shape-shifting iconoclast will be trying on what promises to be a new or at least evolved musical style.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Here's a look at some of the promises Kennedy made during his confirmation process.
—Amanda Seitz, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
Ocasio 31 years ago in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, has certainly questioned the administration’s practice of harassing and breaking promises to Latinos, especially those from unstable nations who have sought asylum here.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Unlike Musk, who’s known for making lofty promises, Cardenas prefers not to make many public predictions about Apollo.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
This is clear on entry, as the exhibition floor itself is turned into a series of unstable ramps that rise and fall, echoing the references to the promises and disappointments of modern life that permeate the show.
—K. Desbouis, Artforum, 6 Feb. 2026
The court ruled that First American Home Warranty didn’t make the same promises to all customers, so class certification was denied.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
Verb
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Wedding vows, birthday wishes, thank you notes and even Valentine’s Day messages are increasingly being outsourced to algorithms.—
Julian Givi,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dallas police chief vows aggressive enforcement Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said the department is committed to dismantling the networks operating in the area.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Physics predicts that limbs with more mass concentrated away from the hip require more energy to swing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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The outlook for that region predicts mild temperatures for spring, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Other critics have questioned the need for any increase in Iroquois’ capacity, given the pledges from both New York and Connecticut to lower their overall greenhouse gas emissions over the next several decades.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2026
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Most of that money went to producing and airing ads in which Steyer touts his wins supporting various ballot measures and pledges to break up utility monopolies to lower costs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s a lot of UPF clothing out there, but for saltwater fishing, Rubner swears by Free Fly apparel from head to toe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While Duque wants thrifters to understand that price doesn't equal value, Rodriguez warns shoppers not to be distracted by appearance.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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Ackerly warns that centralized control has a long and troubling history.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More than a month later, single-stair advocates are still waiting on that report — though a draft version obtained by CalMatters hints that the office may be considering a modest change to the state building code.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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Now, for the first time, an experiment hints that an ape in captivity can have an imagination.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His naked self-dealing, weaponizing the Justice Department against his political foes, turning on our allies, the casino-fication of the White House — none of it bodes well for the future of our democracy, setting precedents that other presidents on both sides of the aisle could very well continue.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Craig is a Seniors finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and considering Bill Belichick did not gain first-ballot entry, perhaps that bodes well for next Thursday’s HOF Class reveal at NFL Honors.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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