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
Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Takaichi has raised concerns about the deal and has pledged to push for renegotiation if the agreement is seen as unfair to Japan.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The organization Kirk set up at the age of 18 has pledged to continue his work, including this tour.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
The Biden administration pledged more than $1 billion in grants last year to help retool or reopen 11 auto plants — including more than $650 million for two factories in Michigan — for electric vehicle production.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
They are spooked by the collapse in September of Tricolor Holdings, a subprime auto lender and dealer, revealing allegations of fraud in which the company allegedly pledged the same collateral to multiple banks.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
The group has pledged an additional $500,000 for the new center.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Throughout the 2015 season, the two veteran leaders pledged to take a trip to South Africa together if the Broncos made the Super Bowl.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
His death has become a rallying cry for many Republican leaders and activists, who have pledged to continue his work.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Leaders with the Charlotte Area Transit System pledged to crack down on fare evasion by hiring more security staff and increasing their presence on public transit.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Takaichi has raised concerns about the deal and has pledged to push for renegotiation if the agreement is seen as unfair to Japan.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The organization Kirk set up at the age of 18 has pledged to continue his work, including this tour.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 21 Oct. 2025
The Biden administration pledged more than $1 billion in grants last year to help retool or reopen 11 auto plants — including more than $650 million for two factories in Michigan — for electric vehicle production.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
They are spooked by the collapse in September of Tricolor Holdings, a subprime auto lender and dealer, revealing allegations of fraud in which the company allegedly pledged the same collateral to multiple banks.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
The group has pledged an additional $500,000 for the new center.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
Throughout the 2015 season, the two veteran leaders pledged to take a trip to South Africa together if the Broncos made the Super Bowl.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
His death has become a rallying cry for many Republican leaders and activists, who have pledged to continue his work.
—Elena Moore, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledged
Verb
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Reis, of Primerica, thinks his age group is committed to creating a secure future but isn’t sure how to get there.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The famous painter Jacques-Louis David, a fervent Jacobin under the Terror, subsequently committed himself to bringing the French people back together.—
Time,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Manchester did steal a significant amount of video games from the store, and pawned them.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Humphreys, who was formerly the Minister of Justice, vowed to break down prejudices towards immigrants.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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But major networks and many of the other media outlets have vowed to continue to cover the Pentagon from the outside of the complex itself, maintaining their independence.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s because about one-third of the about 165 Federal Reserve coin terminal facilities – where coins are distributed and deposited – have stopped penny transactions, the ABA said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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The white dwarf features a hydrogen-rich envelope, and in general any elements deposited onto the white dwarf should sink into this hydrogen envelope and disappear from view.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Palomar, like many medical providers, has struggled to operate in the black since the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing psychiatric services, consolidating labor and delivery in Escondido and delaying promised bonuses to its workers.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Des Cars promised to create no-parking perimeters in areas around the museum, upgrade the security camera system, and ask the interior ministry to establish a police station inside the museum.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Among the engaged couples, the duo appeared to be the strongest despite early hiccups regarding lifestyle and finances.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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Unlike a movie, show, or song, reading a novel from cover to cover demands time and sustained attention to stay engaged throughout the slowest chapters and extend empathy to flawed, morally gray protagonists.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
22 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
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“Pledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledged. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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