1
as in to vow
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 to predict
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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as in vow
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
he made a promise to arrive on time, come hell or high water
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Recent Examples of promise
Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Slashed Autism Funding: RFK Jr. promised to identify the causes of autism but has eliminated parts of his agency actively investigating them and has cut millions in funding for autism research.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Jean Kaseya, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
In a world where nations necessarily include various ethnicities, languages, and even nationalities, the promise of equality under the law necessarily comes into conflict with the promise of belonging.
—Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Matsui on Friday promised to return to the building but did not specify when.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Slashed Autism Funding: RFK Jr. promised to identify the causes of autism but has eliminated parts of his agency actively investigating them and has cut millions in funding for autism research.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
For the communities living in regions affected by the conflict, the promise of vaccination remained a mirage.
—Jean Kaseya, Time, 20 Aug. 2025
In a world where nations necessarily include various ethnicities, languages, and even nationalities, the promise of equality under the law necessarily comes into conflict with the promise of belonging.
—Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
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Trump vowed to pay for the ballroom with private funds — which means, of course, that someone else will curry favor and pay.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Reversing the migration trend During his 2024 presidential campaign, Trump vowed to reverse the trend.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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Some have predicted that the feud between Massie and Trump could devolve into a costly intra-party civil war for Republicans.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Aug. 2025
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Some reports predict that by 2050, 80% of its land could become uninhabitable if sea levels continue to rise at their current rate.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Chris McGrath/Getty Images Just imagine if the Russian leader were to announce not only a commitment to peace but also an unconditional pledge to return the 20,000 Ukrainian children his forces have illegally abducted since the full-scale invasion of February 2022.—
Irwin Redlener,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Speaking about the possible use of U.S. military personnel in Venezuela, the White House said that the deployment underscores Trump’s pledge to use every instrument of American power — from sanctions to military force — to stop narcotics from reaching U.S. soil.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 Aug. 2025
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Barber’s Buttermilk The Southern Living Test Kitchen swears by Barber’s for any recipe that calls for buttermilk, including baked goods, marinades, and salad dressings.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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Junco, 87, made history as the oldest council member ever sworn into office in Hialeah.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Officials warned the road – known to flood even during seasonal high tides – could be impassable for days.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The bill in early March drew a significant fiscal note, which warned the costs of the legislation were hard to determine but the state could lose more than $1 billion in federal funding over the measure.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Retail transaction volumes rose more modestly than spending values, hinting higher prices, rather than greater quantities, may have driven part of the increase.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Sabonis, who has been involved in internal discussions regarding roster construction, hinted there could be additional changes before training camp begins Sept. 29.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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