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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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2
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
Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Her tenure begins with the Knu Skool relaunch, but the partnership promises more experimental designs and campaigns that reflect her commitment to making style both personal and inclusive.
—Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Amid this dysfunction, Mamdani promises 200,000 new public housing units while gutting much of the city’s revenue.
—Y. David Scharf, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
An agreement between San José and Sharks Sports & Entertainment promises to keep the NHL franchise in the city until 2051 while investing hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade and modernize the SAP Center.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
With Chimaev's relentless pressure and Du Plessis' championship experience, this main event promises fireworks.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Most of Liz’s photographs are on her Instagram, and Vicky promises there will be a new reel of photos for people to access on her birthday.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Spain provides the best chance of clear weather, while Iceland promises dramatic scenery.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The investment promises to create a new Universal EV Platform for assembly, bring a new four-door midsize truck EV, and secure 2,200 hourly jobs at the factory, a reduction of about 600 current employees.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Pope Francis fervently willed the Acutis sainthood case forward — convinced that the church needed someone like him to attract young Catholics to the faith while addressing the promises and perils of the digital age.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The new Trumpian addition to the East Wing—an enormous ballroom—promises to be of the same kind.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Make no financial promises, especially based on an impulsive decision.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The promises evaporate once the payment is made by the job seeker.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Tesla critics say that the stock has become grossly overvalued because of Wall Street’s willingness to buy into Musk’s vision of the future in terms of AI, self-driving vehicles and robots, despite its failures to deliver on past promises along those lines.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Finding the best hair oils for curly hair can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—every bottle promises shine, frizz control, or hydration, but not every formula delivers.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Increasingly, the initiative has been seen as luring in low income countries with promises of lofty investment, but saddling them with unsustainable debts.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Each promises a sliver of personalization.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Her tenure begins with the Knu Skool relaunch, but the partnership promises more experimental designs and campaigns that reflect her commitment to making style both personal and inclusive.
—Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Amid this dysfunction, Mamdani promises 200,000 new public housing units while gutting much of the city’s revenue.
—Y. David Scharf, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
An agreement between San José and Sharks Sports & Entertainment promises to keep the NHL franchise in the city until 2051 while investing hundreds of millions of dollars to upgrade and modernize the SAP Center.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2025
With Chimaev's relentless pressure and Du Plessis' championship experience, this main event promises fireworks.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Most of Liz’s photographs are on her Instagram, and Vicky promises there will be a new reel of photos for people to access on her birthday.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Spain provides the best chance of clear weather, while Iceland promises dramatic scenery.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
The investment promises to create a new Universal EV Platform for assembly, bring a new four-door midsize truck EV, and secure 2,200 hourly jobs at the factory, a reduction of about 600 current employees.
—Olivia Evans, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Trust grows not just from big promises but from consistent, predictable respect in small choices.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Pope Francis fervently willed the Acutis sainthood case forward — convinced that the church needed someone like him to attract young Catholics to the faith while addressing the promises and perils of the digital age.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The new Trumpian addition to the East Wing—an enormous ballroom—promises to be of the same kind.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2025
Make no financial promises, especially based on an impulsive decision.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
The promises evaporate once the payment is made by the job seeker.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Tesla critics say that the stock has become grossly overvalued because of Wall Street’s willingness to buy into Musk’s vision of the future in terms of AI, self-driving vehicles and robots, despite its failures to deliver on past promises along those lines.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Finding the best hair oils for curly hair can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack—every bottle promises shine, frizz control, or hydration, but not every formula delivers.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Increasingly, the initiative has been seen as luring in low income countries with promises of lofty investment, but saddling them with unsustainable debts.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
Verb
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Though this wedding doesn't have the Tiva vows, the TV couple seem destined to stand at the altar.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Despite the fallout, Hermlin vows to keep playing.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Casanova predicts more people will be embracing their natural grays as the weather cools.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hall predicts that if the case goes to trial, Spencer will take the stand in his own defense.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Once shunned by investors who were drawn to an environmental, social and governance lens, defense assets have surged in popularity in light of geopolitical turmoil and pledges by Germany and other European Union members to ramp up defense spending.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Voluntary corporate pledges, while numerous, often lack enforcement or alignment with core business models, leaving them vulnerable to charges of greenwashing.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bronax Pillow Slippers One PEOPLE shopping writer swears by these cushy house shoes, which have held up to three years of daily wear.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Travel-size Vaseline 4-pack This may sound like an odd addition, but my dad swears by Vaseline.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Department of Energy’s July 2025 Resource Adequacy Report warns that only 22 GW of firm generation is expected by 2030—well short of the 104 GW needed for peak demand.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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National Weather Service warns of flash flooding across the United States on September 7, 2025.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But, surprisingly, 2022 research published in Sleep Science hints that none of these explanations truly cover it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The post hints that Lucky Cat Miami will return at some point, although a couple of restaurants have made the same promise only to close permanently.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That’s where the film’s moments of brilliance are most clear, which bodes well for the actress’ awards chances, too.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Colts gave up an average of 131 yards per game on the ground last season, which bodes well for Achane and the Dolphins.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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