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
Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Gene therapy has always held enormous promise to correct genetic diseases, but turning that potential into treatments has been challenging.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 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
At that point — even if ServiceNow delivers beautifully on every promise — there will be an aspect of this that’s like other IT transformation projects.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Gene therapy has always held enormous promise to correct genetic diseases, but turning that potential into treatments has been challenging.
—Alice Park, Time, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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Israel has vowed to destroy Hamas after the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on southern Israel in which fighters killed around 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapped over 250 others.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Administrations in Washington of all political stripes have vowed to address the issue and boost air traffic controller hiring.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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Shoot-for-the-moon pledges are still the right strategy according to the American Chamber of Commerce’s Solomon — whether each dollar comes through over the next several years is a matter that can be dealt with later.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Those looking for just the S1 sealer unit (to use with an existing Cuddy or Cuddy Lite toilet) will find that option at the $350 pledge level.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Wayne swears by creating contrast with black or white.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Shariat swears by the finger technique used in culinary traditions throughout East and Southwest Asia.—
Audrey Bruno,
SELF,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Key Takeaways Walmart warns tariffs will raise prices, triggering inflation concerns Markets seek tariff clarity; volatility trends suggest cautious optimism Retail earnings next week may reveal shifting consumer spending habits On Thursday, stocks closed mixed with the S&P 500 up 0.4%.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Trump administration is warning Massachusetts communities to stay clear of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations or else.—
Oscar Margain,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Government ministers on both sides hint the dispute could escalate to military action.—
Riazat Butt,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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In fact, Riley hinted the Heat may wait until next offseason to address a potential Herro extension.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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