1
as in vowed
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 predicted
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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Recent Examples of promised
City News Service, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The university that once promised to buoy scientific aspirations now feels like a deadweight.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
On the campaign trail, Grijalva promised to sign onto a bipartisan petition to force a vote in the House to release the Epstein files.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Recall that Obama promised to fundamentally transform the United States.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
During Arreguín’s tenure as mayor, Berkeley entered into an agreement with the university that promised the city would not legally challenge the People’s Park project, among other things, in exchange for an $82 million payout over a period of 16 years.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Ford has promised to maintain competitive lease payments that the automaker has had in the marketplace.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Trump has promised to help the soybean farmers, at one point claiming that money from tariffs would be used to assist them financially, but no such proposal had been formalized as of Tuesday.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
As part of the plan, city leaders promised to increase curfew enforcement.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
The money was not invested as promised and was instead used to make interest payments to previous investors, pay business expenses and on the defendants, the indictment alleges.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
The university that once promised to buoy scientific aspirations now feels like a deadweight.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025
On the campaign trail, Grijalva promised to sign onto a bipartisan petition to force a vote in the House to release the Epstein files.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 16 Oct. 2025
Recall that Obama promised to fundamentally transform the United States.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
During Arreguín’s tenure as mayor, Berkeley entered into an agreement with the university that promised the city would not legally challenge the People’s Park project, among other things, in exchange for an $82 million payout over a period of 16 years.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Ford has promised to maintain competitive lease payments that the automaker has had in the marketplace.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Trump has promised to help the soybean farmers, at one point claiming that money from tariffs would be used to assist them financially, but no such proposal had been formalized as of Tuesday.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
As part of the plan, city leaders promised to increase curfew enforcement.
—Caitlin Cavanagh, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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Lyu added that new tariffs introduced by several countries this year have hurt businesses and disrupted the global economy, saying China remains committed to supporting multilateral trade.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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For now, Giannis seems committed to making this season work with the Bucks.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scott, who has vowed to donate most of her fortune in life, has reportedly donated over $19 billion dollars since her 2019 divorce from Bezos.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
15 Oct. 2025
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Wood and Platner have vowed to stay in.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The number of humans employed by Uber will actually increase as self-driving vehicles become more commonplace, the company’s head of autonomous mobility and delivery Sarfraz Maredia predicted at the World Economy Summit.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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If that happens, Morgan Stanley analysts predicted the market could quickly tumble 11% into a correction.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Employees stay engaged longer, teams navigate setbacks smoothly and leaders make stronger decisions under pressure.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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The couple became engaged in August.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Again After the accident, Barker swore off flying for good.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Hunted by his former boss, Brooks (Perlman) — a ruthless crime lord who knows every secret Don swore to bury — Don must fight for redemption, protect the boy, and face the sins of the woman who pulled him back in… one bullet at a time.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That isn’t too surprising, as Hamas had warned that finding the bodies of all the dead hostages would take time and was unlikely to be completed by the Monday at noon local time deadline.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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German lawmakers were warned on Monday that Russia wanted to expand its sphere of influence westward and Moscow would use hybrid techniques to exert its clout.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Columbia University agreed to pay $221 million, and Brown University committed $50 million in July, while at least nine major law firms have pledged between $40 million and $125 million each in pro bono services, according to a July news release from the White House.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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In his address to parliament, Lecornu pledged to suspend French President Emmanuel Macron’s signature pension reform.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Early Cassini data had hinted towards a young ocean on the world as well, though scientists were initially skeptical.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The executive hinted that the collaboration with Arsham, who marked his appointment as Hublot ambassador by carving a large-scale sundial in ice, could continue to evolve further.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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