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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Yes, parents and athletes get trapped in this vicious cycle being promised that college coaches will be in attendance (HUGE LIE).
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In response to the list of questions from the Sun Sentinel, Williams touted her accomplishments and promised there’s more to come.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 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
Health projects that Naqvi had promised had come to nothing, and the Gates Foundation and other investors hired private investigators to trace the whereabouts of their money.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Florida’s education commissioner also promised to investigate teachers over objectionable comments about Kirk.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In response, the Department of Children and Families promised a series of changes to facility operations, including reducing the number of teens in each home from six to five, adding staff members and creating two new Intensive Transitional Treatment Centers for youth with higher needs.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Cooke, a Democrat running for a Wisconsin House seat, similarly promised to give Swalwell’s donation to charity.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 13 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
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
Yes, parents and athletes get trapped in this vicious cycle being promised that college coaches will be in attendance (HUGE LIE).
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In response to the list of questions from the Sun Sentinel, Williams touted her accomplishments and promised there’s more to come.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 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
Health projects that Naqvi had promised had come to nothing, and the Gates Foundation and other investors hired private investigators to trace the whereabouts of their money.
—Hettie O'Brien, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Florida’s education commissioner also promised to investigate teachers over objectionable comments about Kirk.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
In response, the Department of Children and Families promised a series of changes to facility operations, including reducing the number of teens in each home from six to five, adding staff members and creating two new Intensive Transitional Treatment Centers for youth with higher needs.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Cooke, a Democrat running for a Wisconsin House seat, similarly promised to give Swalwell’s donation to charity.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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Nevertheless, the District remains committed to working collaboratively with the PEA to reach a fair and equitable agreement.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Beijing calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, Xi was cited as saying by Xinhua, while supporting all efforts conducive to restoring peace and remaining committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The protest targeted a pastor whom activists accused of having ties to ICE operations, drawing a forceful response from the DOJ, which has vowed to see each case to a trial.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2026
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Earlier Sunday, the president vowed that the two sides will reach an agreement on a peace deal.—
Max Rego,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As predicted, Jive put minimal support behind the track and Short was forced to rely on his independent hustle to blow it up.—
Kyle Eustice,
SPIN,
15 Apr. 2026
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Southeast Michigan is predicted to experience another round of severe weather on Wednesday.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alito has remained an active and engaged participant in the court's work, even after he was briefly hospitalized earlier this year for a health scare of undisclosed origin.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Zander credits remaining engaged and excited.—
Marc Ballon,
Los Angeles Times,
17 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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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised to abide by the ceasefire, but warned there would be a swift military response to any violations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Another surgery swapped out her breast implants to erase her shoulder pain in 2022, Dishell said, but doctors warned her then that her other pain was unlikely to improve.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Each pledged his share to charity.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Meta, the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, has pledged to remove imposter accounts tied to scams that were recently flagged by the Manhattan district attorney's office, following a phone call between the two parties this week, the DA's office told ABC News Friday.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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From her former relationship with the Duke to her family’s cottage in Cornwall, it’s been hinted that Lindsay comes from a wealthy, maybe even aristocratic British background, yet she is treated like a concierge by Ava and her friends.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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The question comes after the two hinted about being in a relationship on social media last year.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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