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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in deposits
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
as in vows
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
made a pledge to quit smoking
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pledges
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
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
Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Those pledges commitments were gathered via a Google form.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 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
Anti-corruption pledges are ubiquitous in political party manifestos, but no election cycle in India is considered complete unless news emerges of parties financing their campaigns illegally.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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
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
Noun
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
Those pledges commitments were gathered via a Google form.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 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
Anti-corruption pledges are ubiquitous in political party manifestos, but no election cycle in India is considered complete unless news emerges of parties financing their campaigns illegally.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledges
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
StubHub is among the companies collaborating with OpenAI directly since its debut of Operator in January, which promises to perform actions online.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 Nov. 2025
-
The film promises to explore Michael Jackson’s complex legacy through both iconic performances and personal moments.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
-
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
-
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
-
But to her, their vows were a different matter.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
If someone swears on air, hosts typically apologize immediately to stay within Ofcom’s rules and avoid complaints or investigation.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
-
The Le Creuset Dutch stands at the ready in our Test Kitchen for any stewing and braising needs, and Firkser also swears by hers at home.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Pledges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledges. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share