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
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
When vital intelligence is leaked, a national security team vows to find the traitor, but arrests failed repeatedly.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Skydeck Chicago hosted weddings and vow renewal ceremonies 1,353 feet above Chicago's streets Sunday morning.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The same day, King Charles released a statement through Buckingham Palace vowing to cooperate with law enforcement.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
When vital intelligence is leaked, a national security team vows to find the traitor, but arrests failed repeatedly.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
Chatbots trained on wedding etiquette and regional customs can answer questions instantly, while AI writing tools help couples draft vows, invitations, and thank-you notes that feel personal without being generic.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
Skydeck Chicago hosted weddings and vow renewal ceremonies 1,353 feet above Chicago's streets Sunday morning.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vow
Verb
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Semi-solid batteries promise reliable EVs below –4°F Beyond industrial machinery, the liquid-solid battery architecture has clear implications for electric vehicles operating in cold climates.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Feb. 2026
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During his confirmation hearing Banks promised transparency on the WTC files.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Which countries pledged troops and funding Indonesia, Morocco, Kazakhstan, Kosovo and Albania made pledges to send troops for a Gaza stabilization force, while Egypt and Jordan committed to train police.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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While working for the state, Westra had signed the first pledge of state aid benefiting construction of the company’s $550 million, 650-employee food production plant in northern Sioux Falls.—
Joshua Haiar,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Kennedy received a verbal warning from governing body World Curling a day after the feisty back-and-forth with the Swedish team, when fingers were pointed and the Canadian player repeatedly swore.—
STEVE DOUGLAS,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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On the ice, they’re sworn enemies.—
Hannah Ryan,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Vow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vow. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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