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
Moreover, to get that far the project must borrow construction money by pledging its $1 billion a year from emission auctions.
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Dan Walters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Babis sang a very different tune on Ukraine, pledging to stop prioritizing aid to Ukraine and instead divert funds to relieve pressure on Czech citizens hurt by the global energy crisis.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
But as part of the lawsuit, AT&T is pledging to invest $19 billion in California through 2030 to expand its fiber network and bolster its wireless coverage to transition communities away from copper networks.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
Defense and national security remain a cornerstone of Germany’s landmark fiscal expansion, with Berlin pledging to ramp up military spending to at least 1% of its total GDP.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 20 May 2026
In Central Asia, Japan has been a forward-leaning partner, pledging over $19 billion to help nations bypass Russian influence through the Middle Corridor.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Awareness of risk from terror plots is high in the city after a 21-year-old Austrian man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group pleaded guilty to plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Kloss, 33, recently followed suit, pledging $1 million to go toward such resources as clothing, healthcare and toys.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The McArthur standout was the second Mustang to commit to UM, pledging in March.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Dan Walters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
Babis sang a very different tune on Ukraine, pledging to stop prioritizing aid to Ukraine and instead divert funds to relieve pressure on Czech citizens hurt by the global energy crisis.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 May 2026
But as part of the lawsuit, AT&T is pledging to invest $19 billion in California through 2030 to expand its fiber network and bolster its wireless coverage to transition communities away from copper networks.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 21 May 2026
Defense and national security remain a cornerstone of Germany’s landmark fiscal expansion, with Berlin pledging to ramp up military spending to at least 1% of its total GDP.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 20 May 2026
In Central Asia, Japan has been a forward-leaning partner, pledging over $19 billion to help nations bypass Russian influence through the Middle Corridor.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Awareness of risk from terror plots is high in the city after a 21-year-old Austrian man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group pleaded guilty to plotting to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Kloss, 33, recently followed suit, pledging $1 million to go toward such resources as clothing, healthcare and toys.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The McArthur standout was the second Mustang to commit to UM, pledging in March.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledging
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Sony has been wary of committing to such an expensive undertaking in a market that is in flux and more challenging than ever.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Kayla McBride made consecutive 3s to extend Minnesota's lead to 76-67 and the Lynx closed out the win despite committing 19 turnovers in the game.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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After being blackballed from the finance sector, Coop resorts to burglarizing the homes of those in his social circle and pawning the items to stay afloat.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Burglarizing the homes of those in his social circle and pawning the items just to stay afloat.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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In an effort to send a message to any minors planning to descend on the Jersey Shore for a weekend of lawbreaking and recklessness, Vaz is vowing to prosecute both the offending child and their parents.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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The race, which had largely gone under the radar nationally, had emerged as a priority for the Democratic Party’s left wing, part of a larger trend of progressives rallying behind candidates vowing to be louder, bolder, and more willing to confront their own party.—
Julia Terruso,
Time,
20 May 2026
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The driveway loops around the side yard, depositing cars in an underground garage, maintaining unobstructed views of the landscape through the home’s floor–to-ceiling windows.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Stewart was captured on surveillance video depositing some of the stolen and fraudulently endorsed checks into his personal bank account, court documents show.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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For voters frustrated with the status quo, Spencer Pratt has positioned himself as an outsider candidate promising changes to local government and a tougher approach to public safety.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Sand-colored houses are nestled among dense fields and solitary bushes, each laden with verdant green leaves and the promising blushing buds of Damask rose.—
Amelia Dhuga,
Vogue,
25 May 2026
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The Douglas County Sheriff's Office honored a Colorado veteran's decades of service and sacrifice by swearing him in as an honorary sheriff's deputy.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
25 May 2026
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Davidson, 54, became the subject of numerous documentaries, and in 2019, made headlines for unintentionally swearing at Queen Elizabeth II while receiving an award for his advocacy work.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Pledging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledging. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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