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
Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the mattress has a moisture-wicking feature in its Flex-Flow Base Foam that promises to improve airflow and keep you three degrees Fahrenheit cooler.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2025
Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Education has the promise to be one of our country’s greatest equalizers.
—Andrea Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Verb
This new adventure will take players to the heart of Italy where ancient legends and sinister cults promise danger to anyone brave or foolish enough to dig deeper.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Additionally, the mattress has a moisture-wicking feature in its Flex-Flow Base Foam that promises to improve airflow and keep you three degrees Fahrenheit cooler.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
The deal seemed to fulfil the promise that has drawn venture capital into the idea.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Education has the promise to be one of our country’s greatest equalizers.
—Andrea Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for promise
Verb
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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
Verb
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This data turns us all into numerical grist for the mathematical mill, allowing the powers that be to predict, optimize, and profit with unprecedented scale and success.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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Although Swift has not confirmed many details about The Life of a Showgirl, many Swifties are predicting that the production duo is back on board this time around.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ishiba, in a speech, reiterated his government’s pledge to work toward a world without nuclear weapons, but did not mention the treaty and again indicated his government’s support for nuclear weapons possession for deterrence.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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This is also not the first time companies have made voluntary pledges to remove artificial dyes from their products.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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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Publishers and digital-leaders warn these assurances mask a troubling reality.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Users on Reddit have warned of Feel Free’s addictive properties, also sharing experiences that include skin infections, seizures, suicidal ideations, hospitalizations and intense withdrawal symptoms.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bregman hinted that the boos were expected and overall good-natured.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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While Belly has excellent credit, Jeremiah hints that his isn’t so good.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Promise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promise. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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