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

Verb

Their union promises to challenge society’s conventions further in season 4, fitting for a character who has never been afraid to ruffle feathers. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026 Rama helps Sugriva regain the throne, and Sugriva promises to mobilize the vanara army to help find Sita. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 The industry routinely promises that plants like this one, called Quest, capture at least 90% of emissions. — Katie Worth, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2026 These groups never consider that space activity promises environmental benefits. — Max Harden, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026 These are possibilities to test against your own experience, not promises that a particular cut will prevent a flare. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026 The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display promises exceptional visuals and color contrasts. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026 Cellular models additionally get Apple’s new C2 modem, which promises up to 50 percent faster cellular speeds than the previous generation. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026 The final sprint promises more fireworks, with both parties summoning their biggest names to Georgia for a showdown that could reshape the state’s political landscape. — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Noun

Delegates, meeting in the Turkish Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, will come under pressure to develop new pledges for climate action while implementing previous promises. — Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026 Make universities answer for breaking their free-speech promises. — Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026 Broken promises, bad decisions and harmful policies have consequences, too. — Jose M. Muñoz, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 Russian and Ukrainian officials had to agree to cooperate, and others had to figure out how to turn humanitarian promises into practical arrangements. — Anna Rahmanan, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026 With a new wave of moratoriums and restrictions, AI companies like OpenAI are scrambling to rebrand the buildout and market construction alongside promises of perks and community benefits to woo both local governments and residents. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026 Ten years had passed, and gone was the fierce bravado of Trump the conquering hero, bristling with retribution and promises. — Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 6 Nov. 2026 Steven’s last-minute decision promises to shake up a race that is widely viewed as crucial to Republicans’ hopes of retaining control of the upper chamber. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026 According to a representative of the Department of Peace who spoke with CyberScoop, the leak was in response to ICE activities and promises from DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin to increase enforcement actions around the country. — Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises

Verb

In every case, the candidate under consideration vows to go to Washington, or to Lansing, and put the people ahead of politics.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
McKinney would prioritize public safety and vows to go after demonstrators who block freeways or engage in conduct similar to the 2024 pro-Palestine encampments on UCLA’s campus.

— Times staff, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of vows

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But the outlook predicts no subsidies in subsequent years, indicating the city expects to complete a new analysis of its trash costs and then increase fees accordingly.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
And the real estate firm predicts that number won’t budge by 2030.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of predicts

Noun

Negotiators face a widening gap between climate pledges and progress, with leaders urging cuts to fossil fuels and methane and more support for countries adapting to warming.

— Suzan Fraser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
Delegates, meeting in the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, will come under pressure to develop new pledges for climate action while implementing previous promises.

— Suzan Fraser, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of pledges

Verb

Soon, many of Springfield’s residents are also creatures of the night, and Lisa swears to kill the head vampire.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026
Despite all of that, in a rare sit-down interview, Glenn swears that his vision for this team hasn’t changed.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of swears

Verb

Mondragón warns, however, against expecting athletes to communicate politics in exactly the vocabulary that activists or academics might prefer.

— Francisco Aviles Pino, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
Risks of measles to mom and baby The CDC warns that measles infection during pregnancy can lead to complications including pneumonia and death, as well as pregnancy loss, premature delivery, and low birth weight for their babies.

— Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of warns

Verb

The concealer lips revival itself borrows from an early 2000s look, which hints that the muted aesthetic may resurface in new forms even if these specific labels disappear from feeds.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
Newer work hints that the brain may even make some of its own supply.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of hints

Verb

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