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adjective

chiefly dialect
as in committed
pledged in marriage I cannot entertain your marriage proposal, for I am already promised to another

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promised

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verb

past tense of promise
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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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
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 Mikhail Gorbachev became Soviet premier and promised new openness with a policy of glasnost, a slow thaw would begin toward free speech, human rights, the release of political dissidents and relaxed restrictions on emigration. — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 Atiku promised on Wednesday to restore subsidized fuel, while Obi vowed to tackle security challenges such as mass abductions for ransom that threaten the country’s stability. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Trump has also repeatedly promised that a deal with Iran is near completion, but after multiple false starts, these announcements fool only the markets. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026 School leaders promised parents and students would not face retaliation for bringing up their concerns, according to the lawsuit. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 Upcoming measures will prevent adults from contacting kids without parental consent across the platform, Roblox has promised. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026 The network of 187 miles of toll roads — the Tri-State Tollway, Northwest Tollway and East-West Tollway — opened before Christmas 1958, as promised. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 As part of the California pact, Charter promised to offer affordable broadband to low-income residents, including California LifeLine service tiers, for five years. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 The alliance program’s actual terms, promised by year end, will show whether partners get real governance or merely a logo slide. — Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
  1. committed
  2. vowed
  3. predicted
  4. engaged
  5. swore
  6. warned
  7. pledged
  8. hinted
Adjective
  • Know More Concerns over DR Congo’s ability to turn committed financing into actual investment come on top of growing criticism over other delays in disbursing proceeds.
    — Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But lawmakers appear committed to reaching a deal on the issue in the final week of the legislative session.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of committed
Verb
  • While the Missouri Supreme Court prepares to decide the fate of the new district next month, Cleaver vowed to press forward with his campaign.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Atiku promised on Wednesday to restore subsidized fuel, while Obi vowed to tackle security challenges such as mass abductions for ransom that threaten the country’s stability.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of vowed
Verb
  • Wade predicted the McDonald’s expansion will spill into Florida.
    — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Before last season, when Pete was at Kentucky, a reporter told him that at least one media member had predicted the Wildcats to finish second-to-last in the 16-team SEC.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of predicted
Adjective
  • The jury was listening intently and looking at the screen as the story of the shooting unfolded, more engaged after already listening to hours of the recording.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Say what has changed, ask what still works, and suggest a flexible next step that gives both people space to stay engaged.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • Bowie swore her allegiance to ISIS through multiple audio recordings and conducted surveillance at the Capitol at least five times, taking dozens of photos, according to Tremaroli.
    — Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Cloobeck allegedly contacted Lavie’s attorney, swore at him and threatened him, his property and members of his family, according to the complaint.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of swore
Verb
  • Watson also warned county residents to be on the lookout for unlicensed contractors.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Analysts have warned that the structural remedies Bonta has in mind might be deal-breakers for Paramount, making any settlement talks ultimately unproductive.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of warned
Verb
  • Bitcoin per share treats every coin as equivalent, but 16,116 of Twenty One's coins, more than a third of the stack, sit pledged as collateral against $485 million in convertible notes, against a cash position of $106 million.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The suspect allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS, investigators said.
    — Jack Date, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pledged
Verb
  • Earlier this season, Mattingly hinted to deploying a six-man rotation, but that may not be the wisest move with a playoff race heating up.
    — Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The co-creators had already hinted that after season 1, the subsequent installments would take the action back to 1935 and 1908, as the creature awakens from his sleep cycle every 27 years.
    — Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of hinted

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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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