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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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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
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Investor messages reportedly promised big returns and encouraged more investments as excitement about the battery grew.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
De la Espriella has promised to cancel the talks and take a more confrontational approach to rebel groups that includes using airplanes to spray coca fields with herbicides.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Mercury’s approaching square to Saturn, however, asks for maturity around what is owed, promised or implied.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Apple has promised a smarter Siri before and left us waiting (for two years — a lifetime in the tech world).
—Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Trump has previously promised an imminent resolution to the conflict, only for hostilities to resume later.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 June 2026
David Ellison has promised 60 Minutes its editorial independence, Lesley Stahl says.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
In 1978, my father, Ebrahim Yazdi, supported the revolution and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, precisely because Khomeini promised not to become an autocrat.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 2 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
As of last month, according to Yahoo Sports, more than $125 million worth of NIL compensation that had been promised to athletes had been rejected by the clearinghouse or was still under review.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Investor messages reportedly promised big returns and encouraged more investments as excitement about the battery grew.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 June 2026
De la Espriella has promised to cancel the talks and take a more confrontational approach to rebel groups that includes using airplanes to spray coca fields with herbicides.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Mercury’s approaching square to Saturn, however, asks for maturity around what is owed, promised or implied.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Apple has promised a smarter Siri before and left us waiting (for two years — a lifetime in the tech world).
—Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Trump has previously promised an imminent resolution to the conflict, only for hostilities to resume later.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 9 June 2026
David Ellison has promised 60 Minutes its editorial independence, Lesley Stahl says.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
In 1978, my father, Ebrahim Yazdi, supported the revolution and Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, precisely because Khomeini promised not to become an autocrat.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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The City of Loveland and the Loveland Police Department remain committed to the continuous evaluation of policies, training, and practices intended to support public safety, transparency, and community trust.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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As the title states, this one gets under your skin and features a committed, luminous performance from Johansson.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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Lander has assailed Goldman for accepting AIPAC’s endorsement and for voting to send military aid to Israel, which Lander has vowed to oppose.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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Authorities vowed to continue the search for a hiker who went missing near Lake Tahoe on Memorial Day, despite sending nearly all rescue crews home last Monday amid fears the man had died.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Two victories away from the franchise's first championship since 1973, Dolan went on WFAN today and predicted a Knicks title.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
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According to market odds, they are predicted to score over four goals.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Through workshops, brain-health nutrition and other innovative tools such as exergaming — interactive technology that combines exercise with gaming — residents can explore new ways to stay engaged and nurture continued vitality.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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That underdeveloped online channel is likely why the David Bellinger of Mizuho said many of these newer digital customers appear less engaged with Costco’s traditional warehouse experience.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The lefty the brass swore was the bedrock of the future rotation.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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The couple, who went public with their relationship in 2024, swore eternal love in Arizona during a very intimate ceremony away from English castles and aristocratic residences.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The judge warned the courtroom that the information would be graphic, prompting Metcalf's family to leave the room.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Martin Lelievre | Afp | Getty Images Government action to ban social media platforms risks strengthening Big Tech's grip on the industry further, limiting access for smaller players, an exec at BlueSky has warned.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, Sánchez, a former minister now popular with rural voters, has pledged to combat corruption within the police force and promote reforms that would enable the military to support security efforts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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Separately, multiple states have pledged to maintain broad insurance coverage for vaccines.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Wyle hinted that fans can expect a change in weather in the new season.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The Judgment Day still has some juice left, but over the past few months especially, WWE has hinted that the ensemble of characters cannot coexist with Perez, Morgan and Rodriguez all still in it.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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