1
as in committing
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 pawning
to leave as a guarantee of repayment of a loan
pledged their house against the loan
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3
as in vowing
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 pledging
Just last week, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna had positioned himself as a rare optimist amid widespread job cuts, pledging that his company would increase hiring among recent college graduates.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
DoorDash is also pledging to donate food to local food banks from DashMart, an app feature that provides fresh groceries and basic household needs.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
He's used them to pressure Mexico and China into pledging more action to curb the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Chris Jones is pledging allegiance to his teammate’s famous fiancée, and Taylor Swift is loving it.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Wheatley echoed that, asking donors to verify the organizations before pledging money.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The devastation caused by Melissa drew an outpouring of support from across the world, with some countries pledging support in the form of cash, food aid and rescue teams.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Two weeks ago, 777 Partners’ founder was criminally charged for allegedly pledging the same collateral to multiple lenders.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Aldo Group is pledging its support of Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI) initiative with a new donation.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
DoorDash is also pledging to donate food to local food banks from DashMart, an app feature that provides fresh groceries and basic household needs.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
He's used them to pressure Mexico and China into pledging more action to curb the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2025
Chris Jones is pledging allegiance to his teammate’s famous fiancée, and Taylor Swift is loving it.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2025
Wheatley echoed that, asking donors to verify the organizations before pledging money.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The devastation caused by Melissa drew an outpouring of support from across the world, with some countries pledging support in the form of cash, food aid and rescue teams.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Two weeks ago, 777 Partners’ founder was criminally charged for allegedly pledging the same collateral to multiple lenders.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Aldo Group is pledging its support of Two Ten Footwear Foundation’s Women in the Footwear Industry (WIFI) initiative with a new donation.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledging
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The 2026 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid is best-suited for drivers who want to regularly save money on gas and experience some of the benefits of electric vehicle ownership without committing to a fully-electric vehicle.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Petrostates and oil companies are increasingly emboldened to push back against any language blaming fossil fuels for climate change or committing to phasing them out.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Both candidates have bemoaned the state's high cost of living and surging energy prices, with Ciattarelli vowing to lower New Jersey's high property taxes and Sherrill promising to freeze electricity bills.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Mamdani’s political success is largely credited to a media-savvy campaign that centered affordability in one of the world’s most expensive cities, with Mamdani vowing to levy New York’s ultra-rich to pay for childcare, transportation, and even grocery stores.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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To keep your color icy and cool, Nicole suggests using DP Hue’s color-depositing conditioner.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Auburn team solved this problem by depositing their materials directly onto solid surfaces, which improved both stability and scalability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both candidates have bemoaned the state's high cost of living and surging energy prices, with Ciattarelli vowing to lower New Jersey's high property taxes and Sherrill promising to freeze electricity bills.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Speaking to supporters gathered at Brooklyn Paramount theater, Mamdani celebrated the success of his ambitious, unapologetic campaign, promising a government not just of hope and idealism but one that will deliver both compassion and competence.—
TIME Video,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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During an hours-long standoff, Mateen dialed 911 and a local news station, swearing allegiance to ISIS in both calls.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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How To Travel Instead Breaking up with the social-media-first mindset doesn’t mean swearing off your phone entirely.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Pledging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledging. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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