Thesaurus results for PROMISES

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verb

present tense third-person singular of promise

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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promises

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noun

plural of promise

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

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The gap between what the league promises on paper and what a domestic player actually experiences on the ground is where the real work of building a sport lives. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Even as Higgsfield promises the film isn’t meant for Hollywood’s content pool, the project is a test for how public figures can get paid to see their likenesses and scripts adapted with generative AI. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 Claudia Rankine, Triage Rankine’s first book since 2020 promises to be a departure in form, if not virtuosity. — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Jaunt Air Mobility now plans to address that challenge with a new battery system for its next-generation VTOL drones that promises liquid-cooling performance without the complexity of liquid cooling. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 Sadie Sink, meanwhile, fills a new role that promises to help keep the story interesting. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026 Samsung promises seven years of OS and security updates, besting Motorola's commitment of three years for OS upgrades and five years for security updates. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026 Perhaps the most lavish example of innovation in the architecture of culture is Jean Nouvel’s new Fondation Cartier in Paris, a museum that promises to reinvent itself completely for every show. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 29 July 2026

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For the record, Bonta and the other dozen or so AGs behind the ParaBros antitrust suit, which the WGA has also linked up with, have taken a wary show-us-the-money approach to Ellison’s production promises. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026 All know that whatever promises are made, Iran can quickly disrupt the Strait and hit its neighbors with rockets and drones, damaging their oil facilities and water desalination plants. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Vang did not respond to a request for comment but has previously accused Matsui of not delivering on her promises for decades. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Something more akin to a business plan than a laundry list of campaign promises. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Under fresh leverage, a return to pre-COVID production is a near-to-medium-term fantasy, whatever the promises. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Because while a £45 saving on electricity bills grabs headlines, the bigger question is whether his government can deliver those promises without undermining Britain's fiscal credibility. — Steve Sedgwick, CNBC, 21 July 2026 Our team of dedicated writers will take you inside the market to explain the deals being worked on in what promises to be an extremely busy transfer window. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026 But the Orlando installation also will not have the amazing hillside setting with its valley and mountain views that the California original promises. — Robert Niles, Oc Register, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises

Verb

Perhaps just as remarkably, Tyland Lannister vows to die beside him.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Several of Swift’s close friends and colleagues, including Ravnik, were there to see the pair exchange vows.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

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Those who reported the hazing were then urinated on, spat on and hit repeatedly by other pledges in retaliation for coming forward, the University Daily Kansan reported in 2019.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Victim 1, however, told detectives that Pinder was the dean of pledges, James was the vice dean of pledges, and Dyous was the one who assigned Pinder and James, and also explained the hazing process, according to the warrant affidavits.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of pledges

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Be sure to book ahead and bring along a travel companion who swears there is no way that a trip to the parks can be relaxing.

— Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
The Cubs lost 8-6 and the cheers turned to jeers and swears as relief pitcher Jacob Webb cursed his own performance after the game.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

Definition of swears

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Long Term Planning Is Key Since the filing hints that Warner’s estate might lack the means to satisfy the lawsuit’s claims, Tenisha is targeting the Warner Family Trust, which potentially holds the majority of his assets, to make her whole.

— Morgan Mouchette, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Whoever Sims was blocking was routinely in Miami’s backfield, which hints that Sims, a four-year veteran, might not be stout enough for the in-line work.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of hints

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That bodes extremely well for plane spotting out in broad daylight this summer.

— Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 27 June 2026
The Obama Presidential Center opening June 18 also bodes well for tourism, both in burnishing the city’s image and creating a new attraction to draw domestic and international visitors to Chicago, Reynolds said.

— Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026