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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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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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
There’s no warmth in this movie, which is drained of emotional affect despite the galvanizing filmmaking that potentially promises otherwise.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Coupling batteries with natural gas also promises to extend the life and usefulness of fossil fuel plants.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The menu promises elevated Japanese cuisine inspired by the chef’s travels.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Besides offering an incredibly cool way to get stuff into space, SpinLaunch promises to reduce the cost of a launch by 20-fold.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The Blu Xone on the wellness floor promises to turn the clock back on you with its next-gen treatments.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Brilliantly produced by the team at Red Planet, The Only Suspect promises to deliver a gripping story full of shocking revelations and twists.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cridebring told the Statesman on Thursday that the recall centers on concerns that the councilmembers have not followed through on campaign promises, particularly regarding public safety and responsiveness to constituents.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
The Gators are locked into the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas in November, a multi-team event that boasts a strong field and promises at least three quality matchups.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
That certainly has been the case with orphaned oil wells, which also were built with promises of safety.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Lamont left with promises that his office would review the documents.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Dealerships are multiplying amidst promises of economic prosperity in a country where the vehicle fleet has become increasingly outdated due to the economic crisis.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
So far their campaigns have produced a scattershot of positions and promises that have only occasionally touched on California’s real world issues.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
However, Orbán was soundly beaten in the Hungarian election on Sunday (April 12) by center-right rival Péter Magyar, who swept to power on a ticket of close ties with the EU and promises to dismantle much of Orbán’s work.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
However, the new approach promises to overcome this problem.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
There’s no warmth in this movie, which is drained of emotional affect despite the galvanizing filmmaking that potentially promises otherwise.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Coupling batteries with natural gas also promises to extend the life and usefulness of fossil fuel plants.
—Mark Chediak, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
The menu promises elevated Japanese cuisine inspired by the chef’s travels.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
Besides offering an incredibly cool way to get stuff into space, SpinLaunch promises to reduce the cost of a launch by 20-fold.
—Big Think, 23 Apr. 2026
The Blu Xone on the wellness floor promises to turn the clock back on you with its next-gen treatments.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Brilliantly produced by the team at Red Planet, The Only Suspect promises to deliver a gripping story full of shocking revelations and twists.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
The presidential primary season won't begin in earnest until after November's midterm elections, but this week's conference is showcasing a collection of Democrats already jockeying for position in what promises to be a crowded primary fight.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Stay honest, keep your promises realistic, and let the connection adjust naturally instead of trying to control the outcome.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Cridebring told the Statesman on Thursday that the recall centers on concerns that the councilmembers have not followed through on campaign promises, particularly regarding public safety and responsiveness to constituents.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
The Gators are locked into the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas in November, a multi-team event that boasts a strong field and promises at least three quality matchups.
—Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
That certainly has been the case with orphaned oil wells, which also were built with promises of safety.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Lamont left with promises that his office would review the documents.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Dealerships are multiplying amidst promises of economic prosperity in a country where the vehicle fleet has become increasingly outdated due to the economic crisis.
—Cnn Staff, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
So far their campaigns have produced a scattershot of positions and promises that have only occasionally touched on California’s real world issues.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
However, Orbán was soundly beaten in the Hungarian election on Sunday (April 12) by center-right rival Péter Magyar, who swept to power on a ticket of close ties with the EU and promises to dismantle much of Orbán’s work.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
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There’s a saying in Jamaica Davis, elected unopposed in 2024, vows to keep pushing the issue.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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Cambodia passed unprecedented legislation Monday imposing life imprisonment for scam kingpins as the nation vows to eliminate cyber fraud operations by month’s end.—
Sopheng Cheang,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Xcel predicts the need for power will grow at the same time that its coal plants are being retired to make the transition to more renewable energy.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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The show follows a group of exiles led by mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris), who predicts the fall of the world's ruling empire.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The pledges are widely expected to boost European firms’ bottom lines, with regionally headquartered companies already reporting record order backlogs and huge upswings in income over the past year.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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The pledges had to fight him, almost choke him out.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The latter swears an oath to uphold the laws of this country and to preserve and safeguard the Constitution.—
Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
17 Apr. 2026
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The latter swears an oath to uphold the laws of this country and to preserve and safeguard the Constitution.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The park warns that bear activity is especially high from May to August and advises visitors to check for closures.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Basins, aquifers, and other natural storage systems have been drained past recovery in our lifetimes, and one analyst warns markets aren’t taking the matter seriously enough.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump hints Iran war could last longer than estimated.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Maris is the mole who works for the Campanos, and Quinn hints to her that their work with Hannah Hall (Jennifer Garner), Owen Michaels (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and Bailey (Angourie Rice) may not be over.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Special election was 'harbinger for Democratic enthusiasm' The polling numbers may not play out, but the voter turnout for Shawn Harris in Georgia's 14th district earlier this month bodes well for Democrats across the state.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hurd said the verdict bodes well for other plaintiffs, noting that Uber, not the plaintiffs, selected the North Carolina case as a test case for the broader group of pending lawsuits.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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