Thesaurus results for PROMISES

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verb

Definition of promises next

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

The brand promises a comfortable fit – and breathability – for pets of different sizes. —

Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 1 May 2026 Sunday morning promises to be another marathon with miles of cheers. —

CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 This year, however, the parade promises to be a more low-key affair. —

Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026 Right Brain Brewery promises pinball fun, Neapolitan pizzas, and microbrews. —

Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026 As young girls begin to go missing, Iris falls in with a shadowy, brutish painter Louis (George Webster) who promises her an education in the arts. —

Peter White, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026 The sectional is made to order and the site promises that it will be delivered in six to eight weeks with free, white-glove delivery. —

Emma Tubbs, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026 But — to echo Segal — Feldman promises there’s much more where these five releases came from. —

Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 However, the new approach promises to overcome this problem. —

Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026

Noun

This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises. —

Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026 For example, Maryland’s Consumer Protection Act prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices, including failing to honor refund promises or misrepresenting return procedures. —

Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 8 May 2026 However, the Jones Act is a clear and fixable contributor, one that raises costs, reduces efficiency, and fails to deliver on its promises. —

Katelyn Bledsoe, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026 In evaluating their bold promises, there are two crucial facts to remember. —

U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026 The Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 promises better battery life, with nearly 2 hours of additional music streaming and 30 minutes of extra high-performance gaming. —

Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026 The city has struggled to fulfill its promises of expanding bus and train routes despite decades of efforts and billions of dollars in plans. —

Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 May 2026 As for that comfort aspect, the Melissa more than lived up to all of its promises. —

Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 May 2026 One key problem with California’s direct democracy is that voters are easily swayed by broad promises, but then lose interest in real-world outcomes. —

Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 1 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises

Verb

Creasy vows to avenge the Rayburns’ death and protect Poe (Billie Boullet), Rayburn’s teenage daughter who survived and witnessed the attack.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Mayor vows to catch 'thugs who did this' Baton Rouge Mayor Sid Edwards promised that law enforcement will catch the people responsible for the violence at the mall.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026