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
Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The price will be closer to $350 (exact costs will vary by dose), although the companies have promised to drop the price over the next two years, administration officials told reporters earlier today.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
In Pennsylvania, utility companies, including Ray's, have promised to suspend shutoffs for certain customers during November because of the shutdown.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Vince Dizon, the new Secretary of Public Works and Highways appointed in a bid to end corruption in those projects, promised to jail someone by Christmastime.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump promised last summer to swiftly cut electricity prices in half if voters returned him to the White House.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Baricuatro, who has been in office for just over 100 days, said the responsibility for poor or even non-existent flood-control projects that had been promised falls with the previous administration.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani preached about the future and promised better days.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Carson promised to protect the Australia Zoo star from any aerial attacks moving forward.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
The editor of the Pine Bluff Commercial earned second place for commentary in a contest organized by America's Newspapers for his coverage of the failings of a city tax initiative that promised civic and economic restoration.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The price will be closer to $350 (exact costs will vary by dose), although the companies have promised to drop the price over the next two years, administration officials told reporters earlier today.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
In Pennsylvania, utility companies, including Ray's, have promised to suspend shutoffs for certain customers during November because of the shutdown.
—NPR, 6 Nov. 2025
Vince Dizon, the new Secretary of Public Works and Highways appointed in a bid to end corruption in those projects, promised to jail someone by Christmastime.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump promised last summer to swiftly cut electricity prices in half if voters returned him to the White House.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Baricuatro, who has been in office for just over 100 days, said the responsibility for poor or even non-existent flood-control projects that had been promised falls with the previous administration.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Mamdani preached about the future and promised better days.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Carson promised to protect the Australia Zoo star from any aerial attacks moving forward.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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Sixteen years in, Addy is more committed than ever to making Under The Piano accessible and evolving.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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This year’s 1497 Features Lab was supported by ShivHans Pictures, which is also committed to uplifting underrepresented voices and nurturing new perspectives in storytelling.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Schumer, speaking to reporters after the lunch, highlighted the start of the open enrollment period for the ACA’s health insurance market, and vowed to keep fighting.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani has vowed to immediately start working to implement his campaign promises.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The science specialist university, together with Jabra, studied how voice technology will impact the future of work, and the scientists predicted that by 2028, voice AI will become the default way of working.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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The state's gross domestic product growth will be less than 2%, Pakko predicted.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Try having a musician become engaged for that length of time.—
Karen Taylor Bass,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the year since their split, Turner has gotten engaged to his new partner, Lana Sutton.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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One agent swore to me that Sarandos is not the enemy of theatrical movies and passionately defended the executive as a misunderstood champion of cinema.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2025
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Again After the accident, Barker swore off flying for good.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of course, a good number of researchers and critics have warned of the dangers of using AI in these consequential domains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Climate scientists have repeatedly warned that a substantial reduction in fossil fuel use will be necessary to curb global heating, with the burning of coal, oil and gas identified as the chief driver of the climate crisis.—
Sam Meredith,Dan Murphy,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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China pledged in September to cut emissions by 7-10% from their peak by 2035.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Mayor Daniel Lurie pledged $18 million to cover SNAP Benefits for November.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Head coach Dave Canales hinted that a change in the running back rotation could come as early as this week.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Executives hinted that more cuts may be on the way in the new year as the company looks to get leaner, reduce bureaucracy and invest further in AI.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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