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.
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Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Republicans promised to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
However, the report added that Tkachuk only promised to waive the no-movement clause for the Panthers.
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Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Leaders promised to share the most comprehensive update yet on housing recovery efforts aimed at helping survivors return to safe, permanent housing.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
With facades facing Seventh Avenue, 498 and 500 Seventh Avenue promised a future for America’s fashion capitol and over time, helped chart the success of Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, among others.
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Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
As crypto boomed a decade ago, a proliferation of startups promised to make sense of the deluge of coins, projects, and blockchains.
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Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The Prairieland Detention Center domestic terrorism case will be appealed, promised families and friends of eight defendants who were sentenced Tuesday morning.
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Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
When the squad got home, they were not given the heroic treatment they were promised.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 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.
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Ann Korchak,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
That is twice the promised average increase in refunds.
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Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Like Eastern, the airline promised passengers that if a flight was full, the shuttle would roll out a second plane – even for just one passenger.
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Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
Republicans promised to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
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Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
However, the report added that Tkachuk only promised to waive the no-movement clause for the Panthers.
—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
Leaders promised to share the most comprehensive update yet on housing recovery efforts aimed at helping survivors return to safe, permanent housing.
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Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
With facades facing Seventh Avenue, 498 and 500 Seventh Avenue promised a future for America’s fashion capitol and over time, helped chart the success of Norman Norell, Bill Blass, Donna Karan and Ralph Lauren, among others.
—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
As crypto boomed a decade ago, a proliferation of startups promised to make sense of the deluge of coins, projects, and blockchains.
—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The Prairieland Detention Center domestic terrorism case will be appealed, promised families and friends of eight defendants who were sentenced Tuesday morning.
—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
When the squad got home, they were not given the heroic treatment they were promised.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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The league and our security team have been in contact with the Phoenix Mercury organization and remain committed to protecting all players.
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Her generation was one of thinkers, politically committed to defining how individuals were to be shaped as citizens of a civilized nation.
Verb
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McKee's sister said that the system had failed her family and vowed to relentlessly pursue justice.
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Firms such as SoFi and Charter Communications have vowed to match the initial federal contribution.
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And with one of the worst tick seasons ever predicted happening now, this treatment is more important than ever.
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Gartner predicted 20% of organizations would flatten by 2026, eliminating over half of middle management roles.
Adjective
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Written by Jeff Koyen, Edited by Mallory Gafas Since the start of generative AI’s enterprise proliferation, it has been largely regarded by executives and employees alike as a productive assistant more than an engaged collaborator.
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Millions of engaged, curious readers open our newsletters every day.
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There were even Colombian fans with yellow and red split shirts, who swore allegiance to their beloved Colombia, but wanted to pay their respect to one of the legends of the game.
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McNulty said his mother never swore unless necessary for a good joke.
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Parade organizers have warned attendees to take steps to stay cool, as temperatures on Sunday will feel like the 90s.
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Drivers pledged their allegiance to Trump with decals and bumper stickers.
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To get there, Nissan pledged to cut 20,000 jobs and reduce the number of plants from 17 to 10.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is currently running for Senate, hinted that a convention would take place in the Lone Star State in a tele-town hall earlier this month.
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On Tuesday, Isaacman also hinted that a test version of a NASA Mars rover might be repurposed to send to the lunar surface.
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