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
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Wounded and bewildered, Theresa vows—silently—never to have that feeling again, never to be at anyone else’s mercy.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Community shapes people into better versions of themselves Schloegel remembers feeling anxious at the start of his novitiate, the period of living in community with other Augustinians before taking his vows.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Jerí vowed to take a severe approach on crime in the run-up to the elections in April.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Wounded and bewildered, Theresa vows—silently—never to have that feeling again, never to be at anyone else’s mercy.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Amusingly, the elderly nun’s vow of silence permits her only a chiding glance whenever unfiltered María Ángeles’ conversation turns salty.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Community shapes people into better versions of themselves Schloegel remembers feeling anxious at the start of his novitiate, the period of living in community with other Augustinians before taking his vows.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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Their uses include promising methods for cleaning up toxic pollution.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Oct. 2025
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And a growing ecosystem of funds dedicated to the blue economy is emerging, offering investors opportunities to support promising companies while advancing measurable impact.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, if all goes to plan, orders are slated to ship worldwide in January 2026, and delivery costs will be calculated in the post-campaign pledge manager based on your location and order quantity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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Leading up to the tentative agreement, Equity had voted to authorize a strike if necessary and had members sign strike pledge cards.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Detroit Tigers radio announcer Dan Dickerson has apologized after swearing on a hot mic during a commercial break, expressing his frustration after Detroit’s 3-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners in Game 5 of the American League Division Series.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Treasury Department has also taken significant steps to dismantle international narco networks, with the Washington Examiner identifying at least 25 distinct actions carried out by the Treasury since Secretary Scott Bessent was sworn into office in February.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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