as in to promise
to make a solemn declaration of intent
she vowed to love him forever
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as in promise
a person's solemn declaration that he or she will do or not do something
we need your vow that you won't damage anything while we're gone
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Recent Examples of vow
Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 7 May 2026
For example, Steyer has scooped up the endorsement of the powerful nurses association, whose leaders vowed Tuesday to campaign hard for the billionaire ex-hedge fund manager.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Augustinians also take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Dozens of boys say they were abused in a Christian scouting program that vowed to raise godly men.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 7 May 2026
For example, Steyer has scooped up the endorsement of the powerful nurses association, whose leaders vowed Tuesday to campaign hard for the billionaire ex-hedge fund manager.
—Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Noun
After exchanging vows and rings in the formal ceremony, Kate and William continued the celebrations at a reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
Augustinians also take vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
—Peter Wehner, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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The trio has also pored over California’s vintage newspapers, which are newly digitized, to find old mining companies’ reports on promising hot spots.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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An expansive pool deck beckons, and an indoor-outdoor bar space promises endless summer all year long.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Noun
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My pledge is to remain laser-focused on community safety.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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That’s in line with his highly ambitious pledge to grow sales at or above 10% and EPS in the mid-teens going forward.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Verb
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He was sworn into his new role on Friday, and replaces Paul Burke, who retired this year.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Naturalized citizens study American history, pass a civics test, swear allegiance to the United States, and accept the duties of membership in the political community.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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