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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as in deposits
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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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
Lia Beck, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
The bill also pledges to provide funding in 2027 to reduce premiums, particularly for low-income enrollees.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Taiwan President pledges $40 billion more for defense.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
Drawing on real-world experience with families and small businesses, Kimes pledges practical solutions for healthcare and economic challenges.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Gelinas points out that the MTA pledges future bus fares to bond holders as a condition of borrowing money.
—Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Instacart also pledges to expand its Carts Campaign, which allows supporters to send food and household essentials to over 300 Feeding America food bank partners nationwide.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Winter Wonderland Emporium Selection Cheese Advent Calendar Each year, around October, my mom pledges her allegiance to finding ALDI’s cheese advent calendar.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Grossbard's campaign also pledges to implement efficient online services for the clerk's office, and to encourage young people to vote.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Marharyta Fal / Frontliner via Getty Images Until recently, much of the allies’ focus was on pledges of military aid for Ukraine’s forces and possible contributions to an international reassurance force.
—Reuters, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The Democratic mayor of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss company family fortune, ran in 2024 on a campaign to add 1,500 new shelter beds during his first six months in office, among other pledges.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
With Minchey seemingly secured, Nebraska added pledges on Monday from offensive guard Brendan Black of Iowa State and linebacker Owen Chambliss of San Diego State.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
If trust feels shaky, start by keeping your own promises, since consistent action heals more than dramatic pledges.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
In one lane there is Mamdani, a 34-year-old member of the Democratic Socialists of America whose online fluency and pledges to attack New York's rising costs for regular people has awakened a new generation of progressives ready for their own populist movement.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Throughout the remainder of the event, many sent in pledges via text, which were presented on the screen, showcasing messages of memory and honor of survivors and those lost to breast cancer.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
However, the plant ultimately shut down in 2019, despite pledges from Trump during his first term to save the facility and preserve Ohio’s manufacturing base.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
This interpretation of the events pledges fealty to the source material, sometimes at the expense of character development, but the film’s all-star cast is more than equipped to pick up the slack.
—Lia Beck, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
The bill also pledges to provide funding in 2027 to reduce premiums, particularly for low-income enrollees.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Taiwan President pledges $40 billion more for defense.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025
Drawing on real-world experience with families and small businesses, Kimes pledges practical solutions for healthcare and economic challenges.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Gelinas points out that the MTA pledges future bus fares to bond holders as a condition of borrowing money.
—Connor Greene, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Instacart also pledges to expand its Carts Campaign, which allows supporters to send food and household essentials to over 300 Feeding America food bank partners nationwide.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Winter Wonderland Emporium Selection Cheese Advent Calendar Each year, around October, my mom pledges her allegiance to finding ALDI’s cheese advent calendar.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
Grossbard's campaign also pledges to implement efficient online services for the clerk's office, and to encourage young people to vote.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
New Year’s resolutions can be a helpful push toward progress, but many of us make the same pledges each year, with little success.
—Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
Marharyta Fal / Frontliner via Getty Images Until recently, much of the allies’ focus was on pledges of military aid for Ukraine’s forces and possible contributions to an international reassurance force.
—Reuters, NBC news, 7 Jan. 2026
The Democratic mayor of San Francisco, Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss company family fortune, ran in 2024 on a campaign to add 1,500 new shelter beds during his first six months in office, among other pledges.
—Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
With Minchey seemingly secured, Nebraska added pledges on Monday from offensive guard Brendan Black of Iowa State and linebacker Owen Chambliss of San Diego State.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
If trust feels shaky, start by keeping your own promises, since consistent action heals more than dramatic pledges.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
In one lane there is Mamdani, a 34-year-old member of the Democratic Socialists of America whose online fluency and pledges to attack New York's rising costs for regular people has awakened a new generation of progressives ready for their own populist movement.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Throughout the remainder of the event, many sent in pledges via text, which were presented on the screen, showcasing messages of memory and honor of survivors and those lost to breast cancer.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
However, the plant ultimately shut down in 2019, despite pledges from Trump during his first term to save the facility and preserve Ohio’s manufacturing base.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledges
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The idea is that despite partisan differences, every legislator commits in front of the others to uphold the Constitution.—
Jennifer Selin,
The Conversation,
7 Nov. 2025
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That said, until Watson either clears medical tests and the Browns open his 21-day window, or the team commits to giving Sanders meaningful snaps, the Browns’ future at quarterback remains uncertain.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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When and How To Clean Up Leaves Don't panic if a rainstorm deposits a layer of wet leaves on your lawn.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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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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Written and directed by Sarnoski, the film promises to offer a much darker take on the Robin Hood stories that explores the end of the character’s life.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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This year’s election cycle also promises to be another showdown of moneyed interests via dueling ballot measures, with those either increasing or decreasing taxes at the top of the heap.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Phillies' qualifying offer guarantees that the team will receive compensation in the scenario that Schwarber signs elsewhere.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The pair, who got engaged on June 15, 2024, exchanged traditional vows at The Grand at Willow Springs in front of 500 guests.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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But to her, their vows were a different matter.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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An InStyle writer swears by the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer for brightening her dark under-eye circles and acne marks.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Under Ukrainian law, the sale of more than 10% or more in securities of Brok Bank required approval by the National Bank of Ukraine.—
Olena Loginova,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Shareholders first heard about the pay package in September when the board of directors proposed it in a detailed filing to federal securities regulators.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Pledges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledges. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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