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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Verb
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Initially, he had been committed to FAU.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024 -
The New York Rangers have committed to an unusual retool in the last few months.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Waterman, some 16 yards out on the right side of the penalty area, deposited the ball into the lower left corner just past the outstretched right hand of Turner.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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For those who file by the proper deadline, the money will be sent either by paper check or deposited using the banking information taxpayers used on their 2024 tax returns.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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They players claim that Hamilton promised them NIL money–at least $250,000 each–paid by business associates.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
31 Dec. 2024
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The hosts talk about the sheer number of athletes who have claimed after the fact that they were not given the NIL money promised to them.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But the rewards – a more engaged, connected, and high-performing workforce – are well worth the investment.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Instead, Bailey encourages today’s leaders to embrace discomfort, stay engaged, and study those who came before.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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“Pledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledged. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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