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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
Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
That's a lot more than the Headphone (1)'s maximum of 80 hours, and even the budget Headphone Pro from Nothing's subsidiary brand CMF which promises 100 hours.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
The new tenant promises tortillas on the comal and a margarita-forward identity, while holding onto small traces of what came before.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The constellation promises to harness the abundant power from the Sun while processing AI workloads in space, offering an alternative to building energy-guzzling data centers on Earth’s surface.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
For owners, labor has always been a cost center; AI is the first technology that credibly promises to hollow it out entirely.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
The 8-episode debut season promises to be an exciting addition to the popular space drama.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The 2026 edition, which opens March 8, promises to uphold that tradition.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Experts said the challenges facing the Hayward program follow patterns seen across the country — amid limited government resources, threats of lawsuits and difficulty managing distributions and raising funds, turning promises into payments may be the hardest part.
—Ara Rosenthal, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The guerrillas agreed to lay down their weapons, face justice, and compensate their victims in exchange for political guarantees and government promises to develop poor, rural areas that gave rise to the FARC in the 1960s.
—John Otis, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Changing your face and body is not necessarily a path to self-love—and neither is buying into the longevity industry’s pricey promises of quasi-extendable life.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
The voluntary agreement has no enforcement mechanisms and ratepayers have no way to verify whether tech companies keep their promises, said Lena Moffitt, executive director of Evergreen Action, an environmental group.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
This was bad news, considering the rechargeable battery on this particular headlamp lasted a paltry 45 minutes at max brightness and 90 minutes at medium output, despite the brand’s grandiose promises.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Whatever happens, getting this right promises to be a massive test for Ellison — and a crucial bellwether for the future of HBO.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Players talk more quietly, reciting insistent promises that this team isn’t that bad.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
The association’s language promises equity, but its bylaws do not deliver.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026
That's a lot more than the Headphone (1)'s maximum of 80 hours, and even the budget Headphone Pro from Nothing's subsidiary brand CMF which promises 100 hours.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
The new tenant promises tortillas on the comal and a margarita-forward identity, while holding onto small traces of what came before.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
The constellation promises to harness the abundant power from the Sun while processing AI workloads in space, offering an alternative to building energy-guzzling data centers on Earth’s surface.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
For owners, labor has always been a cost center; AI is the first technology that credibly promises to hollow it out entirely.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.
—Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
The 8-episode debut season promises to be an exciting addition to the popular space drama.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The 2026 edition, which opens March 8, promises to uphold that tradition.
—Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
But threats from Iran to attack any ships in the region outweigh the promises of support.
—Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Experts said the challenges facing the Hayward program follow patterns seen across the country — amid limited government resources, threats of lawsuits and difficulty managing distributions and raising funds, turning promises into payments may be the hardest part.
—Ara Rosenthal, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
The guerrillas agreed to lay down their weapons, face justice, and compensate their victims in exchange for political guarantees and government promises to develop poor, rural areas that gave rise to the FARC in the 1960s.
—John Otis, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Changing your face and body is not necessarily a path to self-love—and neither is buying into the longevity industry’s pricey promises of quasi-extendable life.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026
The voluntary agreement has no enforcement mechanisms and ratepayers have no way to verify whether tech companies keep their promises, said Lena Moffitt, executive director of Evergreen Action, an environmental group.
—Josh Boak, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
This was bad news, considering the rechargeable battery on this particular headlamp lasted a paltry 45 minutes at max brightness and 90 minutes at medium output, despite the brand’s grandiose promises.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
Whatever happens, getting this right promises to be a massive test for Ellison — and a crucial bellwether for the future of HBO.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Players talk more quietly, reciting insistent promises that this team isn’t that bad.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
Verb
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The Galaxy Globe bulk carrier and the Luojiashan tanker sit anchored in Muscat, Oman, on Monday as Iran vows to close the Strait of Hormuz.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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Trump vows to reject all new laws until SAVE America Act passes Senate.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Llewellyn predicts that the digitization of information will continue to proliferate as more AI companies enter the market.—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The system, called FutureVision, is built on a model architecture that predicts how the physical world will change and then converts those predictions into robot actions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The effort has already resulted in several pledges from major defense companies to boost output across key missile systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Financial Times, citing an unnamed Gulf official, reported that a rethink could impact anything from investment pledges to foreign states to contracts with businesses.—
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semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Billy Bob Thornton swears a blue streak.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
1 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lot of UPF clothing out there, but for saltwater fishing, Rubner swears by Free Fly apparel from head to toe.—
Francesca Krempa,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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However, Summers warns that there is no reason to expect the Cuban population to possess the cultural norms and attitudes to make a smooth transition to a more open, free-market economy.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The latest incidents come after three separate vessels sustained damage in Gulf waters on Wednesday and as Iran warns oil prices could climb to $200 a barrel.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For now, the blog post hints that the merger will leave GFiber in a better financial situation.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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There were earlier hints the group had been looking ahead.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The competition committee’s stated desire to play in the nation’s largest media markets seemingly bodes well for at least two of Texas’ tour stops.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The peak falls near a first-quarter moon this year, which bodes well for another bright, impressive shower this year, per the Old Farmer’s Almanac.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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