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
Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Peel-and-Stick Finishes Peel-and-stick upgrades are everywhere online, promising dramatic results without long-term commitment.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
And for anyone who has ever been gripped by the eerie tale of the Crain family, the prospect of experiencing those chills in a live setting promises to be something entirely different.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
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Verb
My magic chariot at that time had been a large tour bus – of the kind that proudly promised 11 countries in 10 days.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Peel-and-Stick Finishes Peel-and-stick upgrades are everywhere online, promising dramatic results without long-term commitment.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
Keeping manageable promises can build our confidence!
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
And for anyone who has ever been gripped by the eerie tale of the Crain family, the prospect of experiencing those chills in a live setting promises to be something entirely different.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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Trump vowed to use other methods to implement tariffs.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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In Washington, congressional Democrats have made a mask ban for ICE a key issue in the ongoing partial government shutdown, vowing not to fund the Department of Homeland Security until one is enacted.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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Huntington predicted that a new conflict would rage after the demise of Communism.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Which countries pledged troops and funding Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania made pledges to send troops for a Gaza stabilization force, while Egypt and Jordan committed to train police.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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While working for the state, Westra had signed the first pledge of state aid benefiting construction of the company’s $550 million, 650-employee food production plant in northern Sioux Falls.—
Joshua Haiar,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kennedy received a verbal warning from governing body World Curling a day after the feisty back-and-forth with the Swedish team, when fingers were pointed and the Canadian player repeatedly swore.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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On the ice, they’re sworn enemies.—
Hannah Ryan,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Against this background, European diplomats, as well as some US lawmakers, warned Zelensky that a trip to Washington was unwise.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The San Joaquin Valley also received a freeze warning Thursday.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kim on Wednesday hinted more military hardware may be shown off in the coming days.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Heat coach Erik Spoelstra hinted ahead of the break that Herro would be back with the team for their stretch run, now with 26 games remaining in a regular season that resumes Friday against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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That unfurled into the most fundamental reason the wide world of sports will be descending on Kansas City this June and July, with 650,000-plus visitors anticipated even before the base camp announcements.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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Yet even with this long history of violence, neither those who watched from afar nor those who took to the streets anticipated repression on this scale.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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