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
Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Eyes on Laurel Playground The city has promised to install cameras in the City West area for years.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The promise of travel looks tempting.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Right now there are designs available in stores like COS, Zara, and Favorite Daughter, though its boom promises to multiply as spring weather gets closer and closer.
—Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
Eyes on Laurel Playground The city has promised to install cameras in the City West area for years.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
After nearly 30 years lying dormant, the cult series has returned as an online-only extraction shooter with a unique look and the promise of ruthless action on a decaying planet.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The promise of travel looks tempting.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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The Iranian regime had vowed retribution after Khamenei’s death.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Selig has even vowed to defend Kalshi in court in the face of states suing the company for violating state gambling laws.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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However, the weather is not predicted to be as dangerous as previous days.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Carlisle called Doncic the greatest player he’s ever coached and predicted Doncic will eventually win a league MVP award.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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Beyond upgrading transitional industries, Beijing reaffirmed pledges to cultivate emerging and future sectors, including semiconductors, aerospace, biotechnology, quantum technology and embodied AI.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Seniors Sawyer Dotson, a Lipscomb pledge, and Avery Webb comprise a lethal 3-point shooting duo.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Warren was bleeding but conscious, propped on an elbow, ordering Sneaky to get the sheep back, swearing when the man tried to move him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Another research project showed that negative spectator behaviors like swearing or threatening language was observed at 68% of events.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While this week’s increase was relatively small, financial analysts warn that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could trigger a broader bond sell-off.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Google’s latest lawsuit pushes the company to do more, such as warning users about the risks of having long emotional conversations with its chatbot.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Israeli officials have hinted the strike was expedited to exploit a daylight window of opportunity when senior Iranian leaders met.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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On the Facebook post, commenters hinted that the reason may be fear of reprisals from area gangs.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Weissberg and Brieske aren’t the only pivotal veterans of the venue who did not anticipate its longevity and impact.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Mar. 2026
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Milpitas anticipates facing a multi-million dollar shortfall over the next five years.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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