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.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
McMahon pushed back and promised that no matter where special education programs are housed, students would be treated the same way as before.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump earlier in the day had promised to watch the king’s address remotely.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
Small towns across the US are also skeptical of the industry’s promised economic benefits.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Democrats and political advocates have promised legal challenges.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
One such institution affected is the Metropolitan Opera in New York, to which Saudi Arabia had promised $200 million in funding last year before taking it away this year.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Data center winners and losers Data centers aren’t delivering the widespread economic benefits that were promised to the communities hosting them.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 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
Crown Equities promised walking trails along the river, and new roads connecting Bridgewater Road with Melrose Drive.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
McMahon pushed back and promised that no matter where special education programs are housed, students would be treated the same way as before.
—Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Trump earlier in the day had promised to watch the king’s address remotely.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
Small towns across the US are also skeptical of the industry’s promised economic benefits.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Democrats and political advocates have promised legal challenges.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
One such institution affected is the Metropolitan Opera in New York, to which Saudi Arabia had promised $200 million in funding last year before taking it away this year.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
This upcoming edition was already the buzziest in years since usually secretive Apple has publicly promised to showcase anticipated AI advances.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Data center winners and losers Data centers aren’t delivering the widespread economic benefits that were promised to the communities hosting them.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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Peal, now five months later, just committed to UGA last week.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The twins, who are both committed to Elgin Community College, have been key regulars in the lineup this season for the Storm (13-5, 6-0).—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The airline also vowed to investigate the matter.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Thom Tillis, a Republican committee member, has vowed to block Warsh's appointment unless the Department of Justice drops its investigation into the current chair Jay Powell's building renovations.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One study that Edens was involved in was initiated by the Texas Defender Service and looked at whether experts accurately predicted future violence by defendants.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
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However, while a potentially strong El Niño is predicted to develop by the end of the summer to early fall, there is not one present right now.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even if a fraction of the clip audience watches or listens to the entirety of something, that audience tends to be very engaged and usually motivated to pay for that content.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The engaged core audience became brand ambassadors, and the resulting social reach was the best launch the client had ever had.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The movie diva and the heir to the Monegasque dynasty swore eternal love to each other seventy years ago today, resulting in one of the twentieth century's most legendary bonds.—
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
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Frank often mocked Gus’s improbable revelations, as when Gus swore a saint had appeared to him through his bedroom curtains one night.—
David Mcgrath,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Environmentalists warned that the bill was too broad as introduced, and would allow anyone to begin building a chicken house without a permit — and therefore largely without scrutiny from state government.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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While human encounters are rare, officials warned otters can be territorial and unpredictable.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dozens of major health insurers, including Cigna, Aetna and United Healthcare, last year pledged to make fewer medical procedures require pre-authorization and to speed up the review process.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Magnus Talma became the second Bishop Moore player this week to commit to an FBS program when the speedy wide receiver pledged to Boston College.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In posts on social media and while taking questions from the press, the president hinted that the war with Iran will not be resolved soon.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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In May 2024, Kuch spoke with The Bump about life as a new mom and hinted that her NFL alum husband was already ready to add new members to their team.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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