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vow

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noun

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Recent Examples of vow
Verb
The White House, meanwhile, has vowed to veto any budget that includes significant Medicaid cuts, setting the stage for a potentially high-stakes standoff. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025 The country’s new chancellor, Friedrich Merz, had vowed to toughen the country’s migration policy during his election campaign. Kirsten Grieshaber, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
Noun
Lucas renewed her vows in 1932 and then again in 1933. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 May 2025 Brief Remarks The couple kept their vows short, eager to move on to the celebration with their guests. Daniel Victor, New York Times, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for vow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
  • Of course, no lead is secure in the golf world, so Sunday promises to be full of intrigue and excitement at Quail Hollow.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 May 2025
  • Unfortunately, Swift never promised to be part of the prize.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
Noun
  • Shoot-for-the-moon pledges are still the right strategy according to the American Chamber of Commerce’s Solomon — whether each dollar comes through over the next several years is a matter that can be dealt with later.
    Natasha Turak, CNBC, 16 May 2025
  • The second initiative was a $68-million pledge for Google to fund artificial intelligence in the form of a National AI Accelerator.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Wayne swears by creating contrast with black or white.
    Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
  • Shariat swears by the finger technique used in culinary traditions throughout East and Southwest Asia.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 13 May 2025

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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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