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
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
His administration has been adamant on reducing inefficiencies, setting up the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) helmed by Tesla CEO Musk, which originally promised to oversee an elimination of $2 trillion in government waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
After that, there were plenty of smiles and hugs to go around as the Giants celebrated their first win of the season and the promise shown by their new leader.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Verb
They were packed into zippered cooler bags filled with dry ice and were frozen through as promised.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
His administration has been adamant on reducing inefficiencies, setting up the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) helmed by Tesla CEO Musk, which originally promised to oversee an elimination of $2 trillion in government waste, fraud, and abuse.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Presentations held throughout the week offered a solution to both the fashion and weather issues by displaying different takes on outerwear that promise to tap into many needs and preferences.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
After that, there were plenty of smiles and hugs to go around as the Giants celebrated their first win of the season and the promise shown by their new leader.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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Fox has also, after vowing to stay out of the subscription streaming wars, dipped a toe in with the launch of Fox One.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Democratic lawmakers from the DMV region pushed back, vowing to defend access to healthcare for millions.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Without additional revenue, the IBA predicts that the PUD will need to cut its expenses by slashing either its operating costs — likely by cutting staff — or its spending on capital improvements.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Sep. 2025
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Initial estimates predicted two to three years, and design work only began in December, the city said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Arkansas now has 16 pledges for the 2026 class.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Renda, a Pitt pledge, connected with Ohio State commit Brock Boyd on first-quarter strikes of 13 and 9 yards, the former drive highlighted by a 47-yard completion to Luc Jacquemard for Carroll (6-0, 4-0 District 4-6A).—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Those who have observed Jayden Daniels’ arc, for example, swear his use of virtual-reality systems — mimicking game speed without the pressure of results — help his split-second decision-making.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some go all in with multi-step routines, while others swear the simpler the better.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On Sunday, Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi warned there was essentially no job growth in September, citing data from Revelio Labs and ADP.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Gaza is decimated In Gaza, the Hamas-run health ministry says more than 66,000 people have been killed − about half of them women and children − and humanitarian agencies now warn of famine.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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All three new objects sit in clusters weighing about 100 trillion Suns, hinting that black hole jets colliding with dense cosmic environments may be central to their formation.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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Vladimir hints that the pair’s aww camaraderie may not survive another iteration of their Groundhog Day.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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