1
as in commits
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 deposits
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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3
as in promises
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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as in guarantees
something given or held to assure that the giver will keep a promise
I was required to leave my keys as a pledge that I would bring the car back
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as in vows
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
made a pledge to quit smoking
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Recent Examples of pledges
Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
The Air Force pledges complete support to end insecurity on the Plateau.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Among its prizes is the coveted Yagán Films award which pledges post-production sound work valued at some $10,000+.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Incoming Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia pledges to earn the trust of the community and relentlessly pursue the criminal element.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Colum carefully kneels before Dougal and pledges his loyalty.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Apple pledges to boost China investment Apple CEO Tim Cook vowed to increase investment in China, as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing force global tech firms into a delicate balancing act.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Regional governments may rethink their involvement if peacekeepers come under fire, while the PA’s pledges to reform may prove as empty as past ones.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
The leaders who are attending have been asked for pledges for Gaza reconstruction.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
But the education department leader told ABC News that the latest RIF flies in the face of McMahon's pledges.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
There might be some kind of donor conference and all kinds of pledges, but will those materialize?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
The family sued the fraternity, alleging that Wren and other underage pledges were forced to quickly down large amounts of alcohol as part of a challenge.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
His pledges also included expanding the country's road network, improving social services and strengthening local security forces to counter extremist threats.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
But then Belly scraps her Parisian plans and pledges her young life to Jeremiah, a rising super senior at Finch majoring in getting high and going to Cabo (which, quite honestly, is more age-appropriate than a wedding).
—Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
The Air Force pledges complete support to end insecurity on the Plateau.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Among its prizes is the coveted Yagán Films award which pledges post-production sound work valued at some $10,000+.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Incoming Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia pledges to earn the trust of the community and relentlessly pursue the criminal element.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Colum carefully kneels before Dougal and pledges his loyalty.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Arkansas now has 14 pledges for the 2026 class.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2025
Apple pledges to boost China investment Apple CEO Tim Cook vowed to increase investment in China, as trade tensions between Washington and Beijing force global tech firms into a delicate balancing act.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Regional governments may rethink their involvement if peacekeepers come under fire, while the PA’s pledges to reform may prove as empty as past ones.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
The leaders who are attending have been asked for pledges for Gaza reconstruction.
—Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 14 Oct. 2025
But the education department leader told ABC News that the latest RIF flies in the face of McMahon's pledges.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
There might be some kind of donor conference and all kinds of pledges, but will those materialize?
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
The family sued the fraternity, alleging that Wren and other underage pledges were forced to quickly down large amounts of alcohol as part of a challenge.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
His pledges also included expanding the country's road network, improving social services and strengthening local security forces to counter extremist threats.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledges
Verb
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Perpetrators could face up to 60 years in prison if a victim commits suicide.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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When one patient, a new mother experiencing postpartum depression, commits an impulsive, desperate act, Linda is forced to contend with her own physically and emotionally unavailable husband.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Think of it as one fund, and whatever money everyone deposits into this goes into the investment of the casino.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While some mild language or edgy humor might still appear, the company promises to keep those cases rare.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Shot clandestinely and set for the most part in one somber Tehran apartment, Sacred Fig depicts a family of four whose patriarch, Iman (Misagh Zare), has just been named an investigating judge — a promotion that promises him both a bigger flat and a better place in Iran’s judicial hierarchy.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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Semafor traced it to a pair of US life insurers that had funneled policyholders’ cash to 777’s Bermudan reinsurer, which invested it into sports teams, airplanes, a payday lender, and a failing budget airline, among other bets generally unsuited for insurance guarantees.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The video also captured the special moment when the couple exchanged vows.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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This isn’t the first time wedding vows have gained viral attention.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Olly Melatonin Gummies Once again, travel can really disrupt your sleep so to help her wind down for sleep or for sleep support in flight, in a new city or on a new timezone, Case swears by these extra strength melatonin gummies.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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The brand is also renowned for its Medicube Age-R Booster Pro, which our senior beauty editor swears by for glassy, glowing skin.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The research report noted 80% of American households age 60 and over would not be able to withstand a financial shock, such as a divorce or health setback, making savings in cash or cash-like securities important, Davis said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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As the bonds have matured, Euroclear has invested the resulting cash in the European Central Bank, with the remaining €9 billion of securities set to mature in 2026 and 2027.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Pledges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledges. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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