1
as in vowed
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 predicted
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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Recent Examples of promised
Ann Korchak, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
That is twice the promised average increase in refunds.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
In Kansas City, at least, that promised efficiency has yet to be realized.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
According to police and court reporting, the suspects were promised payment to carry out a coordinated campaign in London in May 2025, including attacks involving a vehicle and two properties linked to Starmer.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The jubilee promised an end to extraction.
—John E. Jackson Sr, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Among the compensation promised by the Crown for their services were pensions, land, and decent wages.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
She was promised there’d be no cameras.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Jobs promised that the desktop version of the G5 would climb in clock speed from 2 GHz to 3 GHz within a year, a promise that never came to pass.
—ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
We were promised new life downtown.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Adjective
With the first of Mamdani’s four promised rent freezes coming at us like a high-speed train, many of us won’t be around for the next three.
—Ann Korchak, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
That is twice the promised average increase in refunds.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
And among the security staff, assorted suits and other hangers-on, the money promised to the players disappeared.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 17 June 2026
In Kansas City, at least, that promised efficiency has yet to be realized.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
According to police and court reporting, the suspects were promised payment to carry out a coordinated campaign in London in May 2025, including attacks involving a vehicle and two properties linked to Starmer.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
The jubilee promised an end to extraction.
—John E. Jackson Sr, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Among the compensation promised by the Crown for their services were pensions, land, and decent wages.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2026
She was promised there’d be no cameras.
—Karen Valby, Vanity Fair, 16 June 2026
Jobs promised that the desktop version of the G5 would climb in clock speed from 2 GHz to 3 GHz within a year, a promise that never came to pass.
—ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026
We were promised new life downtown.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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The States has never been a traditional soccer-loving country, but Tuesday’s turnout provided more evidence there is a committed and passionate fanbase there.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In response to the explosive report, the White House said Trump remains committed to spend $400 million in private funds on the ballroom.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Starmer had previously vowed to stand in any formal Labour leadership race triggered by rebel lawmakers who feating a 2029 election wipeout sought to replace him.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Starmer has publicly vowed to stay in post, but pressure is building as more and more Labour Party colleagues conclude his time is up.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Kim predicted that Japanese live-action productions and Thai content are poised for broader international success, while Zameczkowski echoed the growing global appeal of Japanese IP.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Exciting times could lie ahead for the US wine industry, Mansour predicted.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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For the fathers who have flocked to his page, his messages about continuing to show up as an engaged parent have clearly struck a chord.—
Christian Dashiell Published,
Parents,
18 June 2026
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More importantly, the entire team became more engaged, decisive and effective.—
Kent Merrell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Sent to the minors the next spring training, Sweet told off his manager, Roger Craig, who swore that Sweet would never play for him again — and kept his word.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The lefty the brass swore was the bedrock of the future rotation.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, which is aligned with Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard Corps, warned one of its top negotiators, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, against going to the talks empty-handed.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Forecasters warned that a thunderstorm could bring wind gusts of between 40 and 50 mph, National Weather Service Senior Meteorologist Chuck Caracozza said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Just why so many of the game’s manufacturers have all pledged to pink simultaneously is a little less obvious, explains New Balance head of product for soccer Rob Sheldon.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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Farage has pledged to freeze non-essential immigration, slash taxes and cut down on government waste.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The company also hinted that additional brand collaborations, including a future luxury partnership, are in development and will be revealed soon.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hinted Wednesday that the opening could be delayed while downplaying any concerns.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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