plighting

verb

present participle of plight
as in betrothing

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  1. vowing
  2. promising
  3. mortgaging
  4. pledging
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  • Chinese leader Xi Jinping cast Beijing as the leader of a new AI global order, vowing to challenge US dominance of the sector through the release of open-source models.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
  • Despite vowing to remain in his post, Starmer announced his intention to resign days later.
    — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of vowing
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  • In an increasingly unpredictable business environment, executives seek control over their biology through peptides, promising faster recovery and improved performance.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Boise’s newest garage broke ground Thursday on Jefferson Street, promising parking and public spaces next to the Treasure Valley YMCA’s flagship downtown campus.
    — Mark Dee July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
Definition of promising
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  • However, the Clippers are valuing youth, depth and future draft assets after mortgaging so much of that for the Leonard-George pairing.
    — Zach Harper, New York Times, 30 June 2026
  • Stop mortgaging our future for vanity projects.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of mortgaging
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  • Burnham arrived in the job pledging political stability and a focus on domestic priorities.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Second, some states, big companies and foundations are pledging extra money to the accounts.
    — Jay L. Zagorsky, Fortune, 19 July 2026
Definition of pledging
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“Plighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plighting. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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