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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
This was before Toms or Warby Parker promised to donate a pair of shoes or glasses for every pair purchased, before Dove's Self-Esteem Fund.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
The radical successors of Khamenei can never be trusted to keep any promise or agreement.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
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Verb
While the early results are promising, Zhou stressed that the technology is still in its infancy and faces significant scalability challenges.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
This was before Toms or Warby Parker promised to donate a pair of shoes or glasses for every pair purchased, before Dove's Self-Esteem Fund.
—Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
The radical successors of Khamenei can never be trusted to keep any promise or agreement.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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Turkey’s government has long declared the square off-limits for demonstrations on security grounds, but some political parties and trade unions have vowed to march there.—
Sylvie Corbet,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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The stabbings followed a spate of incidents targeting Jewish premises in the same area of north London, home to a large Jewish population, prompting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to vow stronger action to protect Jewish people.—
Sarah Young,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The Avs have not blown the doors off this team like many pundits predicted, given the chasm between the two clubs in the final NHL standings.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The low-pressure system was predicted to pass through Kern County and into the Los Angeles area in the afternoon, eventually making its way south to Orange County and the Inland Empire.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Despite government pledges to restore order, large portions of the mining sector remain effectively controlled by non-government figures, who regulate access to sites, impose informal taxes and oversee extraction and transport networks.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the deals that have been announced are at best frameworks for future negotiations, including pledges to expand market access or invest in the US, with no enforcement mechanism.—
Alex Durante,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Davidson, 54, became the subject of numerous documentaries, and in 2019, made headlines for unintentionally swearing at Queen Elizabeth II while receiving an award for his advocacy work.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some incidents included use-of-force and other behavioral concerns, including discussions over whether to provide bodycam where deputies were swearing to the show.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Andrillon warned against trying to harness the sleeping mind in the service of the waking world.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Asian economies prove resilient in wake of war Asian economies are proving resilient in the face of the energy shock sparked by the Iran war, though analysts warn of higher and persistent inflation.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart came away pleased with the overall development of his team, even hinting that a few backups pushed previous starters for their jobs.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the segment unfolded, co-host Rosanna Scotto hinted that something special was about to happen.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As The Athletic reported Tuesday, Feliciano and Jones are expected to acquire up to 40 percent of the Padres — not more than half the franchise, as some in the industry had once anticipated.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hen-egg-sized hail (2 inches) is anticipated with the incoming storm.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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