1
as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
the two countries signed a peace covenant that, it was hoped, would put an end to decades of bitter conflict
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2
as in contracts
a formal agreement to fulfill an obligation
I had to sign a covenant that I would return the rental car on time
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
the covenant that existed among neighbors in olden times whereby they would quickly respond to the call to help put out one another's house fires
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as in bargains
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
a traditional rule held that a husband could not enter into a covenant with his wife, because that was the equivalent of covenanting with himself
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as in promises
to make a solemn declaration of intent
the home buyers had to covenant that they would restore and keep the house for at least 10 years in exchange for a low mortgage rate
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Recent Examples of covenants
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Mapped homes The properties that have been mapped to date in Washington County appear with detailed descriptions of the racially restrictive covenants, the addresses and the dates they were added.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
They stress-test financial models, conduct extensive due diligence, and negotiate protective covenants.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Lenders will demand stricter terms, higher coupons, and tighter covenants.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Once inhabited by some of the city’s wealthiest families, Troost was the target of restrictive covenants in the early 20th century that drew a distinct line of separation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite racial covenants, redlining, urban renewal, and blockbusting, the Brown family managed to purchase their first home in 1950.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Most of the associations are nonprofits governed by covenants and a board of homeowners elected by the other homeowners.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Residents faced challenges with discriminatory housing policies such as redlining and restrictive covenants that prevented Black families from living in White neighborhoods.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Mapped homes The properties that have been mapped to date in Washington County appear with detailed descriptions of the racially restrictive covenants, the addresses and the dates they were added.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
They stress-test financial models, conduct extensive due diligence, and negotiate protective covenants.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Lenders will demand stricter terms, higher coupons, and tighter covenants.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Once inhabited by some of the city’s wealthiest families, Troost was the target of restrictive covenants in the early 20th century that drew a distinct line of separation.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Despite racial covenants, redlining, urban renewal, and blockbusting, the Brown family managed to purchase their first home in 1950.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Most of the associations are nonprofits governed by covenants and a board of homeowners elected by the other homeowners.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covenants
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Indeed, Clara Films is one of several Latino companies setting up shop in Spain in order to better tap the country’s generous film incentives and expanding co-production treaties with a host of countries.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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But throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century, the two countries sustained a high degree of cooperation in establishing and enforcing a global network of treaties, institutions, technology controls, and practices to inhibit nuclear proliferation.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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Learn how Louisville's Adidas and University of Kentucky's Nike contracts could block the new revenue stream.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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This includes everything from surveying and certifying nursing homes to assisting Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries and overseeing contracts or extra payments to rural ambulance providers.—
Simon F. Haeder,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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The company also has agreements with firms including Nvidia and Oracle — pacts that have raised fears of an AI bubble.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The partnership marks one of the largest GPU deployment agreements in AI history and could see OpenAI take a 10% stake in the chipmaker.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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This NiceTown design features a grommet top and promises the sort of pitch-black darkness expected from a product with the word Halloween in its title.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the vast majority of punk concerts, this promises to be a barrage of melodic, accessible singalongs.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The company also has agreements with firms including Nvidia and Oracle — pacts that have raised fears of an AI bubble.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Amazon has in recent months struck pacts with Netflix, SiriusXM and Disney to make more platforms available to advertisers seeking to use programmatic technology to pick up availabilities.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The agreement is not framed as a contract and provides no guarantees for those who do sign.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Peak travel seasons and events, such as holidays or conventions, can significantly increase rates.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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There was an agreed upon set of conventions.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Covenants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covenants. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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