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
Time Video, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Some brands make their most accessible watch a shell of the brand but not really delivering on the promise whereas David Candaux made his most accessible watch a completely unique complication.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Speaking to supporters gathered at Brooklyn Paramount theater, Mamdani celebrated the success of his ambitious, unapologetic campaign, promising a government not just of hope and idealism but one that will deliver both compassion and competence.
—Time Video, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
ExpressVPN only takes around five minutes to set up and also promises lightning-quick connectivity and 24-hour live-chat support, and allows users to connect to any device, from computers to phones to tablets.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
And mainly, there’s the series of promises residents were given by the developers going back to community meetings in 2022.
—Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Some brands make their most accessible watch a shell of the brand but not really delivering on the promise whereas David Candaux made his most accessible watch a completely unique complication.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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Both candidates have bemoaned the state's high cost of living and surging energy prices, with Ciattarelli vowing to lower New Jersey's high property taxes and Sherrill promising to freeze electricity bills.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement Mamdani’s political success is largely credited to a media-savvy campaign that centered affordability in one of the world’s most expensive cities, with Mamdani vowing to levy New York’s ultra-rich to pay for childcare, transportation, and even grocery stores.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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China has agreed to allow the export of chips critical to auto production, averting widespread shutdowns that had been predicted by the industry.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Due to these supply challenges of the Thanksgiving birds, AFBF predicts turkey prices will be up 40 percent from 2024.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Institute for Policy Studies’ 2025 report, The Giving Pledge at 15, highlights that Laura and John were the only participants technically in compliance with the pledge since signing in 2010.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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Over the past few months, the president has doubled down on his pledge of mass deportations, with escalating crackdowns in Latino neighborhoods in cities such as Chicago.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Le Creuset Dutch stands at the ready in our Test Kitchen for any stewing and braising needs, and Firkser also swears by hers at home.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
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The League of Women Voters analysis was based largely on public records, including court filings, sworn testimony, grand jury reports, a state audit and the Sheriff’s Office’s own data.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chairwoman Robyn Denholm urged shareholders to support it, warning in a letter Monday that the company risks losing significant value if the deal fails and Musk opts to step down as chief executive.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Officials from the government and air traffic controllers’ union say that flying remains safe, but warn that the longer the shutdown drags on, the more stress these safety-critical employees will be under.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Legendary spymaster Al Pacino finds brilliant tech-head Colin Farrell and recruits him into the CIA, hinting strongly that the young man’s late father was also working for the organization.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Executives hinted that more cuts may be on the way in the new year as the company looks to get leaner, reduce bureaucracy and invest further in AI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The institute also launched a wastewater surveillance project, geared at monitoring and anticipating disease trends in communities.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Here’s an example from early on in their epic duel, as Carreras anticipates Ronald Araujo’s pass into Yamal, and is quick to close him down in frame one.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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