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
Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The Folsom City Council voted to approve a $266 million budget in June and promised to revisit its budget deficit in the following months.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
State officials promised to help Rochelle, but that aid never arrived, came late, had strings attached or did not match the support given to strangers who take in foster children.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The warm, relatable territory where the first season ends up doesn’t fully square with the savage satire promised by the pilot.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Miller, Colvin had promised to pay her back more than double that amount.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Bellettieri, who works as a marketing director at Seven Sundays, promised to continue making the surprise pancakes for Nalbandian and their future children.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
But the money promised by Ozer never appeared.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
As expected, the Party’s Central Committee also promised more efforts to expand domestic demand and improve people’s livelihoods — long-standing goals that in recent years have been little more than an afterthought as China prioritized manufacturing and investment.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
After their dinner at Kkanbu Chicken, the three leaders headed to Nvidia’s GeForce Gamer Festival, where Huang – flanked by Lee and Chung – promised to make a big announcement at the APEC summit on Friday.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
The Folsom City Council voted to approve a $266 million budget in June and promised to revisit its budget deficit in the following months.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
State officials promised to help Rochelle, but that aid never arrived, came late, had strings attached or did not match the support given to strangers who take in foster children.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
The warm, relatable territory where the first season ends up doesn’t fully square with the savage satire promised by the pilot.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Miller, Colvin had promised to pay her back more than double that amount.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Bellettieri, who works as a marketing director at Seven Sundays, promised to continue making the surprise pancakes for Nalbandian and their future children.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
But the money promised by Ozer never appeared.
—Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
As expected, the Party’s Central Committee also promised more efforts to expand domestic demand and improve people’s livelihoods — long-standing goals that in recent years have been little more than an afterthought as China prioritized manufacturing and investment.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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Not everyone felt so committed.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Returning to Myself is at its best when most committed to Carlile’s interiority.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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China‘s top leadership unveiled a policy outline on Tuesday that vowed to boost the percentage of household consumption of GDP significantly over the next five years.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the time, Serna vowed to follow his father’s legacy of active civic leadership.—
Hector Amezcua,
Sacbee.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Brentford, who are looking better than some predicted, were beaten, too.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley recently predicted the Los Angeles Dodgers would be the ones to land Tucker on a 10-year contract this offseason.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Greg Tate, Joan Morgan, and Mike Davis then became my models of engaged writing and criticism.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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The two began dating in 2003 and quickly became engaged.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Again After the accident, Barker swore off flying for good.—
Gillian Telling,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Hunted by his former boss, Brooks (Perlman) — a ruthless crime lord who knows every secret Don swore to bury — Don must fight for redemption, protect the boy, and face the sins of the woman who pulled him back in… one bullet at a time.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even if the hurricane's fiercest winds begin to wane as the hurricane approaches land, the hurricane center warned there is little difference in the destructive power of winds that are Category 4 (130-156 mph) as opposed to Category 5, (greater than 157 mph).—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Kylie Kelce, the wife of Philadelphia Eagles legend Jason Kelce, warned Dallas Cowboys fans who are going to decide to trick-or-treat at their house during a podcast episode last week.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thinking long term, the brand has pledged ambitious sustainability goals, aiming to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its own operations and supply chain by 2040.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The new leader has pledged stronger climate and biodiversity goals than his predecessor, but has yet to flesh out his policies.—
Nithin Coca,
semafor.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels hinted this week the second-round pick would be more involved, after playing just nine offensive snaps last weekend.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kelce previously hinted that a band rather than a DJ will keep his and Swift's friends and family members dancing at their wedding.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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