1
as in to commit
to obligate by prior agreement
I would love to go to dinner with you, but I've pledged myself to a play with my parents that night
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2
as in to pawn
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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3
as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent
I pledge that I will abide by all of the rules of this organization
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as in guarantee
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
I was required to leave my keys as a pledge that I would bring the car back
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
made a pledge to quit smoking
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Recent Examples of pledge
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
For a time, staff at Weill Cornell Medicine were having patients sign waivers pledging to pay out of pocket if insurers wouldn’t cover COVID shots, Adam Stracher, the system’s chief medical officer, told me.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Leavitt said Friday’s strike demonstrated his commitment to that pledge.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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At a summit in Copenhagen this week, European Union leaders pledged to step up cooperation against drone incursions and coordinate air defense measures.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
For a time, staff at Weill Cornell Medicine were having patients sign waivers pledging to pay out of pocket if insurers wouldn’t cover COVID shots, Adam Stracher, the system’s chief medical officer, told me.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
As more foreign investors weigh returning capital to China, the government has an opportunity to back up its policy pledges and rebuild confidence, according to Ma.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Leavitt said Friday’s strike demonstrated his commitment to that pledge.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
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Verb
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Tennessee law holds that those who committed crimes before 1999 can choose between being put to death by lethal injection or the electric chair.—
Evan Mealins,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The 10-point agreement obtained by USA TODAY, would commit participating schools to cap international undergraduate enrollment at 15% of the student body, freeze tuition over the next five years; and require applicants to take the SAT, ACT or other similar entry exams.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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He had been spotted in the Bronx early Tuesday trying to pawn a pair of cellphones.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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McGriff, who was spotted in the Bronx earlier Tuesday trying to pawn a pair of cell phones, is now being sought by the NYPD and the regional Fugitive Task Force, Tisch said.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Fox has also, after vowing to stay out of the subscription streaming wars, dipped a toe in with the launch of Fox One.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Democratic lawmakers from the DMV region pushed back, vowing to defend access to healthcare for millions.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Under Venezuela’s constitution, such a declaration allows the government to suspend some guarantees for up to 90 days, renewable once, though basic rights such as life and protection from torture remain in place.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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For as good as the Cubs bullpen was Tuesday, the Padres bullpen, with a three-run lead against a whiff-happy lineup, was a guarantee that this series was going the distance.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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In a criminal indictment, Vulcan prosecutors detailed alleged wrongdoing by senior Bukele officials and the gang’s promise to turn out support for the president’s party in exchange for financial benefits and protection.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Drake Maye has shown promise in his second season, but the offense will need to minimize turnovers and capitalize on scoring opportunities to secure a win.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The commission reports the use of the ATMs by scammers, who urge consumers to deposit cash into them to protect their savings, is on the rise.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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Herman had his clients’ settlement funds deposited into his trust account, as is standard, then never turned over the money to his clients.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those who have observed Jayden Daniels’ arc, for example, swear his use of virtual-reality systems — mimicking game speed without the pressure of results — help his split-second decision-making.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some go all in with multi-step routines, while others swear the simpler the better.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But Florida State has a lot to clean up, starting with ball security (the Noles fumbled twice in the first half but were fortunate to lose only one).—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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These hubs convert surplus renewable electricity into hydrogen, which can be stored locally and used when needed, ensuring flexibility and long-term energy security.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Pledge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledge. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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