plighted

Definition of plightednext
past tense of plight

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plighted
Verb
  • Like a magic potion in a fairy tale, these liquid cleanses promised clear skin, strong nails, shiny hair, and gut health.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • As his mentors retired and left political office, Rubio promised to toe the line.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but Iraq has vowed to investigate.
    Zach LaChance, The Washington Examiner, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Labor unions have vowed to fight the proposal, which would rip an $800-million hole in the city budget.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Anthropic swore never to stand between military officials and B2B SaaS influencer slop.
    Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
  • When calls went to a wrong number or voicemail, Krishnamoorthi swore at staffers and demanded new phone numbers, one former campaign staffer said.
    Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Plighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plighted. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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