1
as in committed
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 pawned
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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3
as in vowed
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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Recent Examples of pledged
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The United Arab Emirates and the United States have already pledged $1 billion to Trump’s Board of Peace, according to two officials close to the board's funding matters.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
That happened after Kennedy pledged during his confirmation hearings not to undermine vaccine funding.
—Amanda Seitz, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
Utilities have pledged to ensure electric rates are fair.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Two hundred and fifty years ago, our founders pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to forge a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to democratic ideals.
—State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Successive British governments have pledged to reduce immigration which, like in other Western countries, has become a political flashpoint.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Enriquez has pledged to correct the forms after being contacted by the Washington Examiner.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
On Saturday, Providence pledged its support for Watts and its faith in the agency’s future.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
The United Arab Emirates and the United States have already pledged $1 billion to Trump’s Board of Peace, according to two officials close to the board's funding matters.
—Nandika Chatterjee, Time, 14 Feb. 2026
That happened after Kennedy pledged during his confirmation hearings not to undermine vaccine funding.
—Amanda Seitz, NPR, 13 Feb. 2026
Utilities have pledged to ensure electric rates are fair.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Two hundred and fifty years ago, our founders pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor to forge a new nation, conceived in liberty and dedicated to democratic ideals.
—State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
Successive British governments have pledged to reduce immigration which, like in other Western countries, has become a political flashpoint.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026
City leaders are directing residents with questions or concerns to contact their state representatives and pledged transparency if new information emerges.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Enriquez has pledged to correct the forms after being contacted by the Washington Examiner.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledged
Adjective
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That is twice the promised average increase in refunds.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sierra Canyon’s Jerzy Robinson, who has committed to the University of South Carolina, finished with 10 points, 13 rebounds and four assists.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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While food options tend to cater for more refined taste buds, staff are committed to sourcing anything younger guests may request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Others pawned jewelry to help pay their bills.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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In fact, jewelry remains the most frequently sold and pawned categories, according to a Canaccord survey of several EZCorp and FirstCash locations.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, Magyar has vowed to bring home billions in funding the EU has suspended to Hungary over its concerns that Orbán has eroded democratic institutions, reduced judicial independence and failed to tackle corruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The government has vowed to appeal the decision.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Since then, my father-in-law has become engaged to a woman who, frankly, is not liked by anyone in our family.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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In just one year, AI adoption jumped from about 20 to 36 percent among engaged couples.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Leonardo Fernandez Viloria | Reuters Venezuela oil revenue will no longer be deposited in an account in Qatar, Energy Secretary Chris Wright told NBC News in an interview this week.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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But that doesn’t mean the funding is deposited into an account for the state, said Oklahoma Commissioner of Health Keith Reed.—
Jillian Taylor,
StateImpact,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy received a verbal warning from governing body World Curling a day after the feisty back-and-forth with the Swedish team, when fingers were pointed and the Canadian player repeatedly swore.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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But in a video shared on social media Tuesday (and during a Fox News appearance last night), Kid Rock swore his performance wasn’t lip-synched, just super out of sync.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Pledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledged. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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