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
Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
If Lee is right, then the insurance department’s investigation of roof claims, which Mulready has promised will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026, may have lasted 63 months.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Ford leaders have promised several other affordable EVs based on the universal EV platform including an SUV, but again, those likely won't arrive at dealerships until late next year or 2028.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
After 1997, when Britain handed control of Hong Kong to China, the semi-autonomous territory was promised 50 years of Western-style civil liberties, including freedom of the press.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Paramount has also promised a proxy fight.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Lewis promised to help modernize the paper’s business.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
His finance leaders promised the full payment will be made and pinned the delay on a late transfer of property tax revenues from the county.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The board promised to restore trust and strengthen accountability.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
That is twice the promised average increase in refunds.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
Kisilevych noted that some Ukrainians are promised that if things go wrong, they will be exchanged for Ukrainian citizens held as prisoners of war by Russia.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
If Lee is right, then the insurance department’s investigation of roof claims, which Mulready has promised will be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026, may have lasted 63 months.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoman, 10 Feb. 2026
Ford leaders have promised several other affordable EVs based on the universal EV platform including an SUV, but again, those likely won't arrive at dealerships until late next year or 2028.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
After 1997, when Britain handed control of Hong Kong to China, the semi-autonomous territory was promised 50 years of Western-style civil liberties, including freedom of the press.
—Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Paramount has also promised a proxy fight.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Lewis promised to help modernize the paper’s business.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
His finance leaders promised the full payment will be made and pinned the delay on a late transfer of property tax revenues from the county.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The board promised to restore trust and strengthen accountability.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promised
Adjective
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Taiwan is expected to be a tense topic at this summit as the White House remains outwardly committed to defending the island.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Separately, the operators of the Blackhawk Automotive and Cultural Museum said the museum remains open and fully committed to serving the community as these situations play out and beyond.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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However, Magyar has vowed to bring home billions in funding the EU has suspended to Hungary over its concerns that Orbán has eroded democratic institutions, reduced judicial independence and failed to tackle corruption.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The government has vowed to appeal the decision.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The fate of a comet that was predicted to pass close to Earth remains a mystery five years after its dramatic breakup in the inner solar system — but some astronomers think a part of it might still be out there.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Still, research and consulting firm Cerulli Associates predicted in November that the ETFs will grow at a 29% to 35% five-year compound annual growth rate.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Our divisions are constantly nudged, magnified, monetized, and weaponized by systems that profit from keeping us emotionally engaged and perpetually agitated.—
Joe Palaggi,
Twin Cities,
11 Feb. 2026
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Reality Steve also reported that Miguel has since gotten engaged to another woman not from Love Is Blind Season 10.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kennedy received a verbal warning from governing body World Curling a day after the feisty back-and-forth with the Swedish team, when fingers were pointed and the Canadian player repeatedly swore.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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But in a video shared on social media Tuesday (and during a Fox News appearance last night), Kid Rock swore his performance wasn’t lip-synched, just super out of sync.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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McCarthy warned that being too quick to bring untested criminal cases against political adversaries risks damaging institutional legitimacy regardless of which party is in power.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Antarctica remains his final continental conquest—the penguins have been warned.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On Saturday, Providence pledged its support for Watts and its faith in the agency’s future.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The United Arab Emirates and the United States have already pledged $1 billion to Trump’s Board of Peace, according to two officials close to the board's funding matters.—
Nandika Chatterjee,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wright has hinted more orders could be coming this year, which experts say could continue inflating customer bills around the nation.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Others include Golden State Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob, who has hinted about his potential interest.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Promised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promised. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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