1
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
R.j. Rico,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The program also promises a job offer for graduates.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The short memorandum of understanding also promises to end military operations on all fronts and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial waterway through which much of the world's oil, gas and fertilizer must pass to reach global markets.
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Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Pariah promises that now is not forever, and that refusing to compromise yourself is a blissful form of freedom.
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Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee promises replacement tickets or a refund if tickets fail to arrive.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
The Vivaldi browser, which Tetzchner says has roughly 4 million users and counting, promises to be powerful, personal, and private.
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Chris Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
This promises to be a mighty event that millions can view in some form — but do many know about it yet?
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Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
Under the new strategy, however, Universal promises to keep all of its releases in theaters a minimum of five weekends, which amounts to about 31 to 32 days since most PVOD releases come out on Tuesdays.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Despite promises from the administration that anyone could apply to be eligible for the fund, multiple lawsuits quickly followed.
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Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
The British used promises of freedom to weaken the Patriot cause.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Those promises notwithstanding, Freefall doesn’t instill confidence in Boeing operations.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Season three promises to stage plenty of battles, and Olivia Cooke will still be running away with this show.
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Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Illinois drivers have heard grand transportation promises before.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Trust is built on consistent execution, not promises.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
However, Musk’s own companies have struggled to deliver on their automation promises.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Verb
StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee promises replacement tickets or a refund if tickets fail to arrive.
—
R.j. Rico,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
The program also promises a job offer for graduates.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
The short memorandum of understanding also promises to end military operations on all fronts and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial waterway through which much of the world's oil, gas and fertilizer must pass to reach global markets.
—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
19 June 2026
Pariah promises that now is not forever, and that refusing to compromise yourself is a blissful form of freedom.
—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
StubHub’s FanProtect Guarantee promises replacement tickets or a refund if tickets fail to arrive.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
The Vivaldi browser, which Tetzchner says has roughly 4 million users and counting, promises to be powerful, personal, and private.
—
Chris Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2026
This promises to be a mighty event that millions can view in some form — but do many know about it yet?
—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
13 June 2026
Under the new strategy, however, Universal promises to keep all of its releases in theaters a minimum of five weekends, which amounts to about 31 to 32 days since most PVOD releases come out on Tuesdays.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
And yet, the fight on Juneteenth was perhaps a more truthful reminder of the way things were, and how contingent the promises of American freedom could be.
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Vann R. Newkirk Ii,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
Despite promises from the administration that anyone could apply to be eligible for the fund, multiple lawsuits quickly followed.
—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
The British used promises of freedom to weaken the Patriot cause.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Those promises notwithstanding, Freefall doesn’t instill confidence in Boeing operations.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Season three promises to stage plenty of battles, and Olivia Cooke will still be running away with this show.
—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Illinois drivers have heard grand transportation promises before.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Trust is built on consistent execution, not promises.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
However, Musk’s own companies have struggled to deliver on their automation promises.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
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Many in Venezuela will now be waiting to see if those vows from the world’s wealthiest nation will now turn into concrete action.
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As Ukrainian leaders tout shifting war dynamics and conditional openness to talks, Moscow vows to safeguard ally Belarus, which Kyiv accuses of aiding Russian drone strikes, raising regional security tensions.
Verb
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For example, Jung said, if a crosswalk signal usually lasts 20 seconds, but SmartBlink predicts one pedestrian will take 34 seconds based on their first few strides, the system would automatically add 14 more seconds to the crossing signal.
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Investors should prioritize management alignment over earnings forecasts, as executive behavior often predicts future success.
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But the campaign was much more than just pledges.
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Critics say Burnham’s politics are vague and fail to grapple with tough issues, such as where the money will come from to pay for his pledges.
Verb
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Why fill with swears a show that might otherwise have been appointment viewing for the whole family?
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Believe it or not, Nicolas Cage swears that his son Kal-El is not named after Superman.
Verb
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The company warns, in the muffled prose of a risk factor, that a credit downgrade could push up its borrowing costs and even change the terms of its data-center leases.
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The National Weather Service warns that moving air can push heat into the body rather than pulling it away at those temperatures.
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There’s, of course, also hints of early-aughts influence sprinkled in, with low-rise versions of this pant becoming more popular by the day.
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This hints that placing an order and being served with no human interaction may become as ordinary as having a robot complete your household chores.
Verb
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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.
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Moreover, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh did a good job at his first post-meeting press conference last week, and the potential for a definitive agreement to end the war with Iran bodes well for the global economy.
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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