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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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The film promises to explore Michael Jackson’s complex legacy through both iconic performances and personal moments.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
New satellite technology promises wider applications beyond defense Beyond potential use in particle beam weapons, researchers say the technology could serve a wide range of non-military purposes in future space systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
With this hometown show, the band promises an unforgettable evening packed with great music, laughter, and love — all while supporting a truly meaningful cause, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The couple reconciled on season 1, and the forthcoming season promises more of their hilarious antics.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Michael, an upcoming biopic about pop icon Michael Jackson, promises to unleash the man in the mirror.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The Jayhawks will be tested in what promises to be a rowdy environment inside the Dean Smith Center.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Ciattarelli promises to lower energy costs immediately by yanking the state out of a regional greenhouse gas initiative, as well as any other environmental policy that voters are sick of.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The trend, Morales said, should come as a giant, blinking warning sign for Republicans, who ran in 2024 on promises to decrease inflation and improve the cost of living for everyday Americans.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Many evangelical Christians believe that the promises God made to the Jewish people in the Old Testament still hold, Lahmeyer said.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The president has been receiving some backlash from his core supporters over his emphasis on foreign policy and international dealings rather than his pledged America first promises.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Mamdani did make some nods to boosting bureaucratic efficiency and improving public safety, but populists always pepper their speeches with promises that almost everyone can support.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite earlier promises that the East Wing would be undisturbed, a White House official reportedly told The New York Times in late October that it was being demolished for the ballroom.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
During the Obama and Biden administrations, the US used its bully pulpit to drag more recalcitrant countries like China and the Gulf petrostates to the table and sign them on to promises to cut carbon and shell out cash to help poorer countries.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In the 30-minute phone call, first reported by The New York Times, Obama said he was invested in Mamdani's success and the two discussed the challenges of staffing a new administration and accomplishing Mamdani's campaign promises.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
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StubHub is among the companies collaborating with OpenAI directly since its debut of Operator in January, which promises to perform actions online.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The film promises to explore Michael Jackson’s complex legacy through both iconic performances and personal moments.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Nov. 2025
New satellite technology promises wider applications beyond defense Beyond potential use in particle beam weapons, researchers say the technology could serve a wide range of non-military purposes in future space systems.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
With this hometown show, the band promises an unforgettable evening packed with great music, laughter, and love — all while supporting a truly meaningful cause, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
The couple reconciled on season 1, and the forthcoming season promises more of their hilarious antics.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Michael, an upcoming biopic about pop icon Michael Jackson, promises to unleash the man in the mirror.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
The Jayhawks will be tested in what promises to be a rowdy environment inside the Dean Smith Center.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Ciattarelli promises to lower energy costs immediately by yanking the state out of a regional greenhouse gas initiative, as well as any other environmental policy that voters are sick of.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
Democrats finally discovered that, after getting burned in 2024 and are making big promises to improve affordability, Luntz said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
The trend, Morales said, should come as a giant, blinking warning sign for Republicans, who ran in 2024 on promises to decrease inflation and improve the cost of living for everyday Americans.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Many evangelical Christians believe that the promises God made to the Jewish people in the Old Testament still hold, Lahmeyer said.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
The president has been receiving some backlash from his core supporters over his emphasis on foreign policy and international dealings rather than his pledged America first promises.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Mamdani did make some nods to boosting bureaucratic efficiency and improving public safety, but populists always pepper their speeches with promises that almost everyone can support.
—Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2025
Despite earlier promises that the East Wing would be undisturbed, a White House official reportedly told The New York Times in late October that it was being demolished for the ballroom.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
During the Obama and Biden administrations, the US used its bully pulpit to drag more recalcitrant countries like China and the Gulf petrostates to the table and sign them on to promises to cut carbon and shell out cash to help poorer countries.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
In the 30-minute phone call, first reported by The New York Times, Obama said he was invested in Mamdani's success and the two discussed the challenges of staffing a new administration and accomplishing Mamdani's campaign promises.
—Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promises
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Following the deaths of his brother William (Felix Kammerer) and his sister-in-law Elizabeth (Mia Goth), Victor vows vengeance on the Creature and dedicates the rest of his life to a merciless pursuit of him.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Coach Dan Quinn learned his lesson from Jayden Daniels’ garbage time elbow injury and vows to pull backup QB Marcus Mariota the moment the game gets out of hand … in the second quarter.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Barzilay predicts that in many low-income countries AI will soon be integrated into health systems similar to how much of Africa skipped over landlines and went straight to cell phones.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the Los Angeles Dodgers have a hole in the outfield, and Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter predicts Bellinger will go back to his former team.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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In one lane there is Mamdani, a 34-year-old member of the Democratic Socialists of America whose online fluency and pledges to attack New York's rising costs for regular people has awakened a new generation of progressives ready for their own populist movement.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Those pledges commitments were gathered via a Google form.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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If someone swears on air, hosts typically apologize immediately to stay within Ofcom’s rules and avoid complaints or investigation.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Le Creuset Dutch stands at the ready in our Test Kitchen for any stewing and braising needs, and Firkser also swears by hers at home.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The report warns that the average global temperature rise over multiple decades is likely to exceed the Paris Agreement threshold within the next decade.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Climate Prediction Center warns of potential early-season lake-effect snow in northern Ohio, gusty winds and temperatures well below normal, especially in areas near Lake Erie and in higher terrain.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Durant, 37, reportedly signed a two-year extension worth $90 million with the team on Sunday and the move to acquire the 15-time NBA All-Star hints that the franchise is all-in this season.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This obviously bodes incredibly well for the future of the Jets.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One thing that bodes well for TCU was the timing of the bye week.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Promises.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promises. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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