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.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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The sheriff said the agency remains committed to transparency, professionalism and ethical standards.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Aytaç Yilmaz, Ore Energy co-founder and CEO, said the project will begin with a committed first phase of 400 megawatt-hours (MWh), scheduled for delivery in 2028.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 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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On the other side of the supply-and-demand scale, consumers’ appetite for oil fell substantially more over the past few months than just about anyone predicted.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
25 June 2026
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Syria was always an aspiration, but few could have predicted how quickly the Assad regime would collapse or how rapidly the country would shift from an Iran-Russia orbit toward one increasingly aligned with the West and Gulf states.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 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 25 Jun. 2026.
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