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
Chris Jones is pledging allegiance to his teammate’s famous fiancée, and Taylor Swift is loving it.
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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
An Idaho man accused of planning attacks on Coeur d’Alene churches and pledging his allegiance to a foreign terrorist organization has pleaded guilty to a federal felony charge of attempting to aid the group.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump campaigned on a tough immigration stance, pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation in American history.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
And now, a Houston billionaire couple is joining the ranks of these famous businesspeople and philanthropists, pledging to donate the vast majority of their wealth.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
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
An Idaho man accused of planning attacks on Coeur d’Alene churches and pledging his allegiance to a foreign terrorist organization has pleaded guilty to a federal felony charge of attempting to aid the group.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump campaigned on a tough immigration stance, pledging to carry out the largest mass deportation in American history.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
And now, a Houston billionaire couple is joining the ranks of these famous businesspeople and philanthropists, pledging to donate the vast majority of their wealth.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pledging
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Every prosecution and sentence like this one moves us a step closer to deterring criminals from committing these crimes and protecting others from a similar fate.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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China, Indonesia, and other Asian countries are committing to massive increases in solar and wind adoption, and renewable energy lobbyists will be present in force in Brazil to make their case to government officials there.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
30 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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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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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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During the post-fight interviews, a frustrated Aspinall had lashed out inside the Octagon after the stoppage, swearing at the crowd for jeering him.—
Antonio Losada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Pledging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pledging. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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