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
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
Verb
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Russia's war in Ukraine, which Trump once vowed to end, rages on.—
Danielle Kurtzleben,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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Trump has vowed dozens of times that an agreement to end the war that began in February is near, only for none to materialize so far.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Gallup research published in June 2024 found that engaged teams produce 23% higher profitability than disengaged ones.—
Chris Rosenberg,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Because there are going to be any number of ways to feel engaged with all the teams playing and staying in the area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 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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As recently as February 2026 and May 2025, the public Santa Clara County’s health department has warned about potential exposure to measles after people with the virus passed through public places.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Emergency officials warned residents and visitors to expect road closures and traffic delays in the area surrounding Madison Square Garden.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Ahead of the gathering, authorities in Geneva blocked off roads, banned unauthorized gatherings and pledged financial support for businesses that could be hit by unrest.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Still, devoted fans are right to be excited to see the undefeated Topuria, who has pledged to knock out the popular Gaethje in the first round, and another powerful puncher in Pereira, who recently starred in an action movie.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
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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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There might be, Sakic hinted, a trade.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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