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
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Machado, who has spent more than a year in hiding, has vowed to return to Venezuela.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
In 1807, the Harmonists took a vow to remain celibate, which required them to build more community houses as the number of unwed society members grew.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Curry vowed not to foul out again in his career.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Machado, who has spent more than a year in hiding, has vowed to return to Venezuela.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Husband number 3 was Marc Anthony, whom Lopez exchanged vows with in 2004 and welcomed twins Max and Emme.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Dec. 2025
In 1807, the Harmonists took a vow to remain celibate, which required them to build more community houses as the number of unwed society members grew.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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Suamataia’s performance was promising enough that Kansas City moved Thuney to the Chicago Bears in March.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Leo, who has promised to keep Francis' signature policies such as welcoming gay Catholics and discussing women's ordination, echoed his predecessor's frequent criticisms of the global economic system during his remarks on Tuesday.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Trump revives campaign pledge to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, potentially saving Americans billions.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s why top oil executives at that White House meeting plan to avoid making any firm investment pledges, arguing Venezuela is now too volatile to justify rushing back in, people familiar with the behind-the-scenes coordination said.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Multiple reviewers swear by the belt bag for travel.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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On Thursday, the suspect, 44-year-old Shawntez Gregory, appeared in court, swearing at the judge.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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