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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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
CBS News, 9 May 2026
Governments have already pledged to deploy a record 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves in a move co-ordinated by the IEA.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The robot pledged to respect and follow humans, refrain from damaging property or other robots, abstain from deceptive behavior and save energy by not overcharging.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The Allied Democratic Forces, which has roots in Uganda and which pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in 2019, has long operated in the border region.
—Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Mounting pressure Makary, a surgeon and author, had pledged to accelerate FDA decisions on drugs, devices and vaccines following his confirmation last March.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The organization pledged to file a lawsuit over the budget and that specific bill.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
At the time, Lawson pledged to address the reporting shortfalls and get district families connected with vaccination resources.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Authorities have pledged to boost environmental care as part of the country's European Union membership bid, but protection groups have warned little has been done in reality.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged to revive his struggling government but faced growing calls to resign after a disastrous set of local and regional elections for his Labour Party.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
Governments have already pledged to deploy a record 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves in a move co-ordinated by the IEA.
—Grant Smith, Fortune, 9 May 2026
The robot pledged to respect and follow humans, refrain from damaging property or other robots, abstain from deceptive behavior and save energy by not overcharging.
—Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
The Allied Democratic Forces, which has roots in Uganda and which pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group in 2019, has long operated in the border region.
—Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Mounting pressure Makary, a surgeon and author, had pledged to accelerate FDA decisions on drugs, devices and vaccines following his confirmation last March.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
The organization pledged to file a lawsuit over the budget and that specific bill.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
At the time, Lawson pledged to address the reporting shortfalls and get district families connected with vaccination resources.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Authorities have pledged to boost environmental care as part of the country's European Union membership bid, but protection groups have warned little has been done in reality.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledged
Adjective
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With the first of Mamdani’s four promised rent freezes coming at us like a high-speed train, many of us won’t be around for the next three.—
Ann Korchak,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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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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While his hitting is a big part of the reason why the senior shortstop has committed to Belmont, Deegan has always been more focused on the less glamorous part of his job — defense.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Both the club and the Supporters Board are committed to exploring a longer-term solution that works in the interests of all.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Testimony established that Garcia pawned the rings at a Cash America Pawn Shop and received $300.—
Gabriella Ybarra,
San Antonio Express-News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Others pawned jewelry to help pay their bills.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The deported activists vowed to continue efforts challenging Israel’s blockade of Gaza.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Spanish health authorities had vowed, in order to reassure locals, that anyone coming off the ship would only encounter the military or health personnel gathered here to take them onwards to their flights home.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The current administration has taken a more disciplined approach to accountability, and congressional Republicans have been more engaged in providing the kind of oversight the Constitution envisions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As such, participants, as well as those who are simply interested in what Collins and AFP have to share, are encouraged to stay engaged and informed through ongoing content and social platforms, particularly through Freedom is Bigger.—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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But Boston netted the equalizer just three minutes later when a cross from Barbara Olivieri connected with Alba Cano, who deposited it into the net.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Mantle material spread roughly 550 kilometers beyond the basin rim in the downrange direction and about 650 kilometers across the sides, while almost none was deposited uprange.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Then-Vice President Harris swore Bass into office in 2022.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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And the body that sold stories like Chambliss’s for years, who swore compensating players would cheapen the game, is the only entity who wants his story to end.—
Bomani Jones,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Pledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledged. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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