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as in vows
to make a solemn declaration of intent
they promised to keep in touch with us after they moved away
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as in predicts
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 pledges
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 promises
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The company promises to distribute all that waste to specialty recyclers, manufacturers, even thrift shops.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Clarify promises so teamwork stays joyful and genuinely supportive today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
And Jones promises there’s more to come.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
The result is a flavorful and fruity mix that promises to hydrate and energize its consumer, according to the brand.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Irizarry promises to bring greater transparency and oversight by expanding the scope of inspector general reviews and enforcing strict conflict-of-interest standards.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The company promises lower fares by giving drivers 100% of the rider's payment, cutting out commissions and fees on both sides.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Learning How to Skimo—With an E-Ski E-Skimo promises to cut the grind by 30 percent, meaning 30 percent less of a muscle workout—while boosting speed by 80 percent, potentially extending range fourfold.
—Kendall Hunter, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Creating a Department of Community Safety was one of Mamdani’s signature campaign promises.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
In return, Kellou recognizes that Aya, who’s always coughing, is sick, and promises to take care of her.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
But the business world, nonetheless, is clinging to the hope that the tech’s promises will be borne out in the long run.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Mostly, what’s needed is for condo bosses to live up to their promises.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The promises made to Latinos were they would be allowed entry by going through proper immigration laws.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Turns out sometimes Elon Musk’s grandiose promises and timelines might come later than promised due to, not surprisingly, technical realities.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Keeping manageable promises can build our confidence!
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Conveniently located in the heart of Admiralty, right by Hong Kong’s major fashion and finance centers, the hotel promises a fantastic location, great views, personable staff, and classic European elegance.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
The company promises to distribute all that waste to specialty recyclers, manufacturers, even thrift shops.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
Clarify promises so teamwork stays joyful and genuinely supportive today.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
And Jones promises there’s more to come.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
The result is a flavorful and fruity mix that promises to hydrate and energize its consumer, according to the brand.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Irizarry promises to bring greater transparency and oversight by expanding the scope of inspector general reviews and enforcing strict conflict-of-interest standards.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
The company promises lower fares by giving drivers 100% of the rider's payment, cutting out commissions and fees on both sides.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026
Learning How to Skimo—With an E-Ski E-Skimo promises to cut the grind by 30 percent, meaning 30 percent less of a muscle workout—while boosting speed by 80 percent, potentially extending range fourfold.
—Kendall Hunter, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
Palestinians in displacement camps and rubble express little hope, with education and healthcare destroyed and no visible progress despite conferences and promises.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Creating a Department of Community Safety was one of Mamdani’s signature campaign promises.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
In return, Kellou recognizes that Aya, who’s always coughing, is sick, and promises to take care of her.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 19 Feb. 2026
But the business world, nonetheless, is clinging to the hope that the tech’s promises will be borne out in the long run.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Feb. 2026
Mostly, what’s needed is for condo bosses to live up to their promises.
—Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
The promises made to Latinos were they would be allowed entry by going through proper immigration laws.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Turns out sometimes Elon Musk’s grandiose promises and timelines might come later than promised due to, not surprisingly, technical realities.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 18 Feb. 2026
Keeping manageable promises can build our confidence!
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
Verb
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The year 2025 saw the release of Mariam Rahmani’s Liquid, a novel about a scholar in Los Angeles who vows to go on 100 dates to find a husband before a family tragedy pulls her to Tehran.—
Hafsa Lodi,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kimberly renewed their wedding vows just days before his death on February 11.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While most of the snow piled up since the end of January melted or was washed away by the rain the past few warmer days, NWS predicts temperatures will once again drop, causing the rain to turn to snow.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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The seasonal outlook also predicts a 33% to 40% chance of above-average precipitation for the majority of the state during the spring months.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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The MagHub Quad Max is currently raising funds on Kickstarter, where pledges start at US$799 at time of writing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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Anthropic's commitment is similar to pledges made by competitors Microsoft and OpenAI, as the sector faces mounting pressure to address its environmental and economic impact.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s a lot of UPF clothing out there, but for saltwater fishing, Rubner swears by Free Fly apparel from head to toe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The huts are owned by the Truckee Donner Land Trust, which warns that the journey from the trailhead to the cabins takes several hours and passes through dangerous avalanche terrain.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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An alert from the US Embassy in Cuba warns US travelers of the fuel shortages and advises them to be prepared for prolonged power outages.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The drop in the price for the buildings hints that the property might suffer a drop in its assessed value.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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More than a month later, single-stair advocates are still waiting on that report — though a draft version obtained by CalMatters hints that the office may be considering a modest change to the state building code.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That bodes well for the Shakespearean drama.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The run game took off, and Ken Walker III played the best football of his career late in the season, which bodes well for the future if Seattle re-signs the Super Bowl MVP, whose contract officially expires in March.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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