1
as in to vow
to make a solemn declaration of intent
they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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2
as in to predict
to show signs of a favorable or successful outcome
given the cast, the new sitcom promises to be an excellent show
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as in vow
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
he made a promise to arrive on time, come hell or high water
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Recent Examples of promise
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 May 2025
In the agreement with the OCR, the district promised to examine its practices and make things right; the OCR would monitor its progress.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 May 2025
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 May 2025
Cohen, who was fired after his name was published, sued for breach of contract and promissory estoppel, which is relying to one’s detriment on a promise.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
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Verb
Odds were always 50-50 at best, but there had been promising signs.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 May 2025
In the agreement with the OCR, the district promised to examine its practices and make things right; the OCR would monitor its progress.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 May 2025
Noun
Fans at the benefit gig were told to stay for a special guest after Walker’s set, with the promise of another surprise appearance alongside him and Nina Nesbitt, the BBC reports.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 3 May 2025
Cohen, who was fired after his name was published, sued for breach of contract and promissory estoppel, which is relying to one’s detriment on a promise.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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Since taking charge of the office in January, Martin has launched controversial investigations, rushed to defend Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and vowed to change how his office prosecutes crime in the District of Columbia.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
28 Apr. 2025
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This year, the US military has deployed an anti-ship missile launcher for the first time on the northern tip of the Philippine archipelago, just across the strait from Taiwan, a self-governing democracy Beijing has vowed to take by force if necessary.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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So if betting markets failed to predict that Francis would become pope in 2013, how good an indicator are the millions of dollars of bets currently being placed around the world?—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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While the release date for its debut on streaming platforms and digital release has not been announced, industry experts can predict when the film will be available at home, based on patterns.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Johnson, with the low-income housing coalition, said shrinking HUD funding could undermine the Trump administration's pledge to build affordable housing on federal lands.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Graham added that the number of co-sponsors would reach at least 67, enough to override a potential veto from President Donald Trump, who faces mounting pressure to deliver on his campaign pledge to end the war in Ukraine.—
Sonam Sheth
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Other previous guests have sworn it off, however, including Demi Lovato, Zayn Malik and Tina Fey.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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If Jackman is deposed, he will be sworn to give testimony under oath.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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This was what she was being warned against by the invocation of Anne’s and Nicole’s names.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Be warned: This page contains spoilers for today’s puzzle.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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That doesn’t qualify as a significant move, but the Steelers also spent the weekend hinting strongly that free-agent quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be signing with the team, which would cross Pittsburgh off the Cousins list.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Musk has hinted that his involvement with DOGE would be temporary, but would his exit from the public sector be enough of a reprieve for the company's falling stock?—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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