as in promised
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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Recent Examples of vowed
The airline also vowed to investigate the matter.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Thom Tillis, a Republican committee member, has vowed to block Warsh's appointment unless the Department of Justice drops its investigation into the current chair Jay Powell's building renovations.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Devastated, Sam vowed to never listen to Mary’s music or think about her again.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
According to La Toya, Michael vowed never to return to his former home after his 2005 trial.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
After last year’s disastrous Eaton fire, Southern California Edison executives vowed to be transparent about what caused the inferno that killed at least 19 people and left thousands of families homeless in Altadena.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
On Saturday evening, FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to thoroughly investigate the suspect’s background.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
The president also vowed the dinner would be rescheduled within 30 days.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Bianco has vowed to eliminate income taxes and pay for it by boosting oil production and slashing the state workforce.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Thom Tillis, a Republican committee member, has vowed to block Warsh's appointment unless the Department of Justice drops its investigation into the current chair Jay Powell's building renovations.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Devastated, Sam vowed to never listen to Mary’s music or think about her again.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
According to La Toya, Michael vowed never to return to his former home after his 2005 trial.
—Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
After last year’s disastrous Eaton fire, Southern California Edison executives vowed to be transparent about what caused the inferno that killed at least 19 people and left thousands of families homeless in Altadena.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
On Saturday evening, FBI Director Kash Patel vowed to thoroughly investigate the suspect’s background.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 26 Apr. 2026
The president also vowed the dinner would be rescheduled within 30 days.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Bianco has vowed to eliminate income taxes and pay for it by boosting oil production and slashing the state workforce.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vowed
Verb
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Crown Equities promised walking trails along the river, and new roads connecting Bridgewater Road with Melrose Drive.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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McMahon pushed back and promised that no matter where special education programs are housed, students would be treated the same way as before.—
Sequoia Carrillo,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The movie diva and the heir to the Monegasque dynasty swore eternal love to each other seventy years ago today, resulting in one of the twentieth century's most legendary bonds.—
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
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Frank often mocked Gus’s improbable revelations, as when Gus swore a saint had appeared to him through his bedroom curtains one night.—
David Mcgrath,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dozens of major health insurers, including Cigna, Aetna and United Healthcare, last year pledged to make fewer medical procedures require pre-authorization and to speed up the review process.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Magnus Talma became the second Bishop Moore player this week to commit to an FBS program when the speedy wide receiver pledged to Boston College.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Vowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vowed. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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