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
Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The more-than-1,200-square-foot space promises seasonal offerings and fresh ingredients.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
For so long, our dreams—and the time spent reaching them—have caught us in cycles of false promise.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Kennedy had previously promised some answers on the root causes in September; NIH is expected to announce autism research grants this month.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
The more-than-1,200-square-foot space promises seasonal offerings and fresh ingredients.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Our moments of uncanny convergence—like bumping into an old flame at the exact right (or wrong) time—function like indulgences did in the days of Martin Luther, tempting us in the promise of paradise.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
For so long, our dreams—and the time spent reaching them—have caught us in cycles of false promise.
—Alice Lassman, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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In December 2023, the school board passed a resolution vowing to rethink school choice and prioritize neighborhood schools, nodding to their role as vital community hubs.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
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White House vows accountability after Charlotte Metro murder 2.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bregman has been a key player for the team, but FanSided's Chris Landers predicts Bregman will not be back on the Red Sox next year.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Only 1 in 5 doctors accurately predicted their patients’ out-of-pocket costs, according to a 2021 JAMA investigation.—
Dr. Jill Grimes,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Failure to comply with the loyalty pledge is punishable by requiring researchers to repay scholarships in full, creating a powerful incentive to toe the party line.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Senior Brock Boyd, an Ohio State pledge, made a diving 44-yard TD grab with 17 seconds left in the first quarter to give Carroll a 21-0 lead.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling for the products our editors swear by.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Laura confronts Cherry about Nicholas and swears to tell Daniel everything.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The swells will continue to build and increase along east-facing shorelines through the middle of the week, the hurricane center warned.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Janet, Shannon and Heather were in the kitchen, and Janet was pinning the collar onto Heather's confirmation robe when a ceiling light, which was affixed to the ceiling with two chains and several eye hooks into a beam, crashed down onto the kitchen table without warning.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Initially, none of your close friends buy your products or support the idea, but as soon as the business takes off, some of them start asking for discounts or even hinting about potential job opportunities with you.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Jared Allen, an elite pass rusher in his day, spoke out and seemed to hint that McCarthy is better than Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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