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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
Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Cate Charron Most protests have a few speakers, call and response chants and marches, but Saturday afternoon's event promises a whole lot more.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
Last year, SpaceX reached a nearly $20 billion deal with Boost Mobile’s parent, EchoStar, to acquire a slice of radio spectrum that promises to give Starlink Mobile a drastic performance increase, offering 5G speeds to users on the ground.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The decline in the price of gold also stems from a simultaneous rise in Treasury bond yields, which offer investors a safe asset that, unlike gold, promises annual payouts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Soundboks View gallery - 5 images Soundboks has just launched the Mix, a portable Bluetooth party speaker that promises high output, long battery life, and rugged design without sacrificing everyday usability.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
That said, slow running aligns with the zone 2 cardio trend, which promises ample cardiovascular benefit, plus minimized injury risk.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Kee, who has deep roots in the region, performing alongside New Life Community Choir on a Charlotte stage promises to be a highlight for local gospel lovers.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
After that, John, craving outside validation, takes Carolyn to a super-secret dinner at their little Indian spot, and promises to re-examine his life to make room for her.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
One point of friction is a gimmick that California and other states use to maximize federal funds — special taxes on health care providers, which are used to draw down more federal matching payments in return for state promises to offset the taxes with additional reimbursements to providers.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Sonar boosted by noise shielding and machine learning promises to enable a new class of small, low-cost robots that can operate in environments where current systems fail.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
North County residents have heard these promises for decades.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
If growth were to stall or the technology were to be seen as failing to deliver on its promises, the bubble might burst, triggering a chain reaction across the financial system.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
With great fanfare, the newest billion-dollar program is rolled out with promises of transformational change.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
One flirts and drinks and dallies and dances; the other is part child, part monk, his mantel packed with icons and crucifixes, his inner landscape a kind of mental Sagrada Família — a weird and extraordinary edifice constructed around the rigors and promises of Christianity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
With passionate fans, rising stars, and a city embracing the spotlight, March Madness in Sacramento is delivering exactly what its name promises.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Cate Charron Most protests have a few speakers, call and response chants and marches, but Saturday afternoon's event promises a whole lot more.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 28 Mar. 2026
Last year, SpaceX reached a nearly $20 billion deal with Boost Mobile’s parent, EchoStar, to acquire a slice of radio spectrum that promises to give Starlink Mobile a drastic performance increase, offering 5G speeds to users on the ground.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
The decline in the price of gold also stems from a simultaneous rise in Treasury bond yields, which offer investors a safe asset that, unlike gold, promises annual payouts.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
Soundboks View gallery - 5 images Soundboks has just launched the Mix, a portable Bluetooth party speaker that promises high output, long battery life, and rugged design without sacrificing everyday usability.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2026
Bumble and Bumble Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner Allure praises this shampoo and conditioner set from Bumble and Bumble that promises to produce thickness.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
That said, slow running aligns with the zone 2 cardio trend, which promises ample cardiovascular benefit, plus minimized injury risk.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 20 Mar. 2026
Kee, who has deep roots in the region, performing alongside New Life Community Choir on a Charlotte stage promises to be a highlight for local gospel lovers.
—Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Teamwork thrives when promises are specific, and as tough Saturn sextiles excavating Pluto, your friendship zone and your travel sector combine.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
After that, John, craving outside validation, takes Carolyn to a super-secret dinner at their little Indian spot, and promises to re-examine his life to make room for her.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
One point of friction is a gimmick that California and other states use to maximize federal funds — special taxes on health care providers, which are used to draw down more federal matching payments in return for state promises to offset the taxes with additional reimbursements to providers.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Sonar boosted by noise shielding and machine learning promises to enable a new class of small, low-cost robots that can operate in environments where current systems fail.
—Nitin Sanket, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
North County residents have heard these promises for decades.
—John Franklin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
If growth were to stall or the technology were to be seen as failing to deliver on its promises, the bubble might burst, triggering a chain reaction across the financial system.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
With great fanfare, the newest billion-dollar program is rolled out with promises of transformational change.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026
One flirts and drinks and dallies and dances; the other is part child, part monk, his mantel packed with icons and crucifixes, his inner landscape a kind of mental Sagrada Família — a weird and extraordinary edifice constructed around the rigors and promises of Christianity.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
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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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Salieri vows to bring him down.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With no apparent end to the Iran war in sight, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan predicts a gallon of gas will keep rising.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, Oklahoma should have a break from severe weather, then on Friday, the National Weather Service predicts that severe thunderstorms are possible across mostly northern Oklahoma.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
31 Mar. 2026
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The crop’s pull extends to the highest levels of national politics — presidential hopefuls have made a point of visiting Meru to publicly declare their support for the trade, with pledges to open new markets, defend growers, and confront foreign bans.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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And in the week that HBO Max at long last launched in the UK, paired with the Harry Potter trailer and big pledges from Casey Bloys and Sarah Aubrey, HBO execs were out in full force at Series Mania, spreading the word about upcoming content and revealing talent deals.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Matas Buzelis swears Luka Dončić started it.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Without Brzezinski’s tact and creativity, Ashe swears the situation would have spiraled.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The National Park Service warns that excessive saltwater intrusion can weaken the trees over time, and in some cases, eventually kill them.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Self-assembly is free, but Peloton warns that the process can take up to 120 minutes and requires two people.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The shift in the industrial building’s property value hints that the site might experience a rise in its assessed valuation.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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However in her statement below about the departures, creator Shonda Rhimes hints that the beloved doctors will get a happy ending.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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Apple is leaning into partnerships rather than going fully in-house on frontier model development, which bodes well for cash flow moving forward.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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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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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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