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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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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
But now days after the final, local hospitality professionals say the weeks of the World Cup weren’t the boon promised, and for some, the event may have sidelined other potential business. — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026 There were also indelible fan interactions, like a lucky couple who was promised tickets to another Karol concert in Paris for their honeymoon. — Jessi Roti, Rolling Stone, 25 July 2026 By 2009, with lavish pension benefits promised but unpaid, CalPERS had $115 billion in debt. — Zachary Christensen, Oc Register, 24 July 2026 Chief Patterson and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway both offered their condolences to Ruiz's family during a news conference Thursday and promised transparency as the investigation continues. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 24 July 2026 The trailer promised friction between the two partners as they’re reluctantly forced to work together. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 24 July 2026 James had promised Cleveland and Cavs fans a championship and left before completing that. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 24 July 2026 Paramount has previously promised not to close the transaction before July 22. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 July 2026 The President promised to end what had been a quarter century of forever wars in the Middle East. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
  1. committed
  2. vowed
  3. predicted
  4. engaged
  5. swore
  6. warned
  7. pledged
  8. hinted
Adjective
  • As baseball braces for a potentially lengthy lockout after the 2026 season, the Players’ Association has brandished the record-setting price as an example of how committed spending can drive franchise values.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • If her dialogue sometimes seems too eager to articulate the screenwriters’ own ethical arguments, that’s a small price to pay for a thriller so committed to exploring the impressive reach of violence.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 22 July 2026
Definition of committed
Verb
  • The godless ’60s had radicalized many Christians who saw the toxic stew of drugs, rock ’n’ roll, and shallow commercialism as a sign of the end times and vowed to reverse the demonic tide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
  • But demonstrators vowed Friday to press on despite Sonam Wangchuk’s decision to end his fast, as the protests spread from New Dehli to other cities around the country including Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad.
    — Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 24 July 2026
Definition of vowed
Verb
  • Many predicted this sort of mission-creep when VAR was in its infancy, and those warnings have proven well-founded.
    — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Hurricanes are predicted to grow stronger and spin up faster, too, having a more damaging effect.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Definition of predicted
Adjective
  • Retirees who stay engaged, maintain relationships, and pursue meaningful activities often find more satisfaction than those who simply step away from work without a clear plan for what comes next.
    — Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Keep reading to discover new ways to help kids stay engaged and on top of their learning.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Definition of engaged
Verb
  • While Duncan said that Bottalico swore the pitch got away from him, Bonds denied it.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • News of the fire reached musician Linda Ronstadt, who swore that Dan Tana’s served the best plate of spaghetti in the world.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of swore
Verb
  • The head of Iran’s state fuel distribution company also warned of shortages in an interview on Sunday.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Tarwater has warned that the class-action lawsuit currently pending against Jackson County — with a settlement class including 200,000 homeowners — could bankrupt the county if paid out.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of warned
Verb
  • Rohlfing has also pledged to strengthen core county services, including public safety, infrastructure and public works, while promoting a more business-friendly environment to attract and retain employers.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • At the same time, the government has pledged to allow Haitians living abroad to vote for president for the first time.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of pledged
Verb
  • LeBron update During Prime’s broadcast of Monday’s Heat summer league game, NBA insider Chris Haynes said James’ agent Rich Paul hinted that James’ free agent decision could be coming soon.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
  • Eventually, their bond will sour with Raskova using her knowledge of Zoya’s scandalous paternity (Zoya’s father is heavily hinted to be either Brezhnev or a son of Brezhnev) against Irina somehow, until Irina turns the tables on Raskova herself.
    — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of hinted

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