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
Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Still, devoted fans are right to be excited to see the undefeated Topuria, who has pledged to knock out the popular Gaethje in the first round, and another powerful puncher in Pereira, who recently starred in an action movie.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Democrats have pledged to vote against any short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — a major national security tool — following Pulte’s appointment.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Congress has pledged to better arm Taiwan, giving preliminary approval to a $14 billion arms sales package.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
During his tumultuous tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficience—or DOGE—in 2025, Musk pledged to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget by slashing jobs and cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
The first lady said 23 governors, all Republicans, have pledged to allow state agencies to begin the process of enrolling children in the program.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Rosenberg pledged $500,000 of equity in his home to the bond for Rivera.
—Jay Weaver
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Separately, multiple states have pledged to maintain broad insurance coverage for vaccines.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
Adjective
All the properties—the new initiates and those who re-pledged, so to speak—were honored at an event at the Hôtel Salomon de Rothschild in Paris on June 2.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Verb
Ahead of the gathering, authorities in Geneva blocked off roads, banned unauthorized gatherings and pledged financial support for businesses that could be hit by unrest.
—Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Still, devoted fans are right to be excited to see the undefeated Topuria, who has pledged to knock out the popular Gaethje in the first round, and another powerful puncher in Pereira, who recently starred in an action movie.
—Mark Puleo, New York Times, 13 June 2026
Democrats have pledged to vote against any short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act — a major national security tool — following Pulte’s appointment.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 12 June 2026
Congress has pledged to better arm Taiwan, giving preliminary approval to a $14 billion arms sales package.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
During his tumultuous tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficience—or DOGE—in 2025, Musk pledged to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget by slashing jobs and cutting waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2026
The first lady said 23 governors, all Republicans, have pledged to allow state agencies to begin the process of enrolling children in the program.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Rosenberg pledged $500,000 of equity in his home to the bond for Rivera.
—Jay Weaver
june 11, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Separately, multiple states have pledged to maintain broad insurance coverage for vaccines.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 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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Victor Wembanyama has 16 points, Devin Vassell and Dylan Harper each have 15, and De'Aaron Fox has 13 points to lead the Spurs, who have made 60% of their field goals and committed just two turnovers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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The team is nationally minded and committed to lifting as many voices as loud as possible.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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There were 46 items in the safe, some of which Kisakye allegedly pawned and sold to feed a substantial gambling habit.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2026
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Others pawned jewelry to help pay their bills.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Russia's war in Ukraine, which Trump once vowed to end, rages on.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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But the Democratic hopeful firmly maintained his innocence in an interview with The Star and has vowed to remain in the race.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The bottom line is that people should stay engaged with preventive care.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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This year, nearly two-thirds say the United States should be more engaged internationally.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The city will then receive annual payments equal to 50% of the project’s rental proceeds, minus expenses, with money deposited in the city’s general fund.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Schwarber deposited three homers over the Truist Park fence in his three swings.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
Verb
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The lefty the brass swore was the bedrock of the future rotation.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Thus does a man who swore an oath to uphold the Constitution slide into the muck of corruption.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2026
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“Pledged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledged. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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